It is reported that the Queen remains uninformed about Prince Andrew and his issues.
However, she can no longer be unaware. Not when his issues include spending time with convicted paedophile Jerry Epstein, a man who exploits teenage girls. And not when he receives massages from girls arranged by Epstein.
Moreover, it is certainly unacceptable when we learn that he allegedly had his hand on a young girl’s breast and was photographed alongside another, 17-year-old Virginia Roberts, who was recruited by Epstein when she was just 15 and trained as an erotic masseuse… essentially a prostitute.
Although Andrew claims he has cut ties with Epstein, the reality is that he’s likely to connect with another unsavory individual (who hasn’t gone through thorough vetting by Royal Intelligence) who will offer him a good time.
No matter how many times the Palace assures us that he is not engaging in inappropriate sexual behavior with underage girls, the truth is he associates with individuals who do, and THAT poses a danger.
Simply promising to avoid Epstein is insufficient. He must resign from his position as trade ambassador, and Her Majesty should insist on this action. His social life is detrimental enough, and Andrew’s arrogance and presumptuousness insult foreign dignitaries, ultimately damaging trade interests.
This man, this Prince is serving as a representative of Britain, the Royal Family, and the Commonwealth, which we are, for better or worse, a part of. I don’t know about you, but if the Royals are to represent us, they should at least do so admirably.
Let’s dismiss the argument that he is the man born without the chance to be King, thus never having a genuine role, leading him to stray. Princess Anne was also born without a claim to the throne yet she has carved out a substantial role, contributes more work than all the Royals combined, and manages without needing to revel with 17-year-old boys.
Andrew’s role as a trade envoy was never a legitimate position. It was fabricated for him because he is naturally unable to earn his own income and, at 51, still relies on his mother.
Regrettably, Prince Andrew has turned into a liability. The Queen is doing herself no favors by refusing to recognize the damage her son is inflicting on the reputation of a nation she has committed her life to serving. Andrew is an arrogant wastrel who associates with Libyan gun smugglers, a convicted paedophile, and dubious businessmen.
The Queen must ensure that he no longer holds a position that could bring her shame.
by Robbo Green
