Prince Andrew's Link To Jeffrey Epstein Emphasized In New Biography

There is seemingly more to the friendship between Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein, at least according to a new biography.

The Duke of York and his estranged wife, Sarah Ferguson, reportedly enjoyed significant benefits from the convicted felon, even allegedly well beyond his stint in jail.

Prince Andrew was stripped of his royal privileges and military titles by Queen Elizabeth in 2022 after he was slammed with a civil sexual assault lawsuit.

Andrew's ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, reportedly shared a robust relationship with Epstein, more than she and Andrew were willing to share.

Historian Andrew Lownie, in his biography "Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York," explained that Epstein provided succor for Andrew and Ferguson during the financial crisis.

Epstein's debt servicing for the family reportedly extended beyond his 2008 conviction timeline for child sex offenses. Lownie added that Andrew's 2010 visit to New York to end their friendship did little to end the rain of benefits from Epstein.

Per RadarOnline, the biographer continued that Andrew and Epstein mutually benefited from each other during their friendship. While Andrew provided access and status for Epstein, the convicted offender provided the prince with a luxurious lifestyle of private jets and sorting Ferguson's bills.

In February, The Blast noted that Andrew harbored a great fear of setting foot overseas in the United States due to concerns about being arrested in connection with Epstein.

Andrew's renewed fears about visiting the country came after several pieces of evidence revealed that his friendship with the felon was on a deeper level. The Duke of York became weary of potential arrests, civil lawsuits, or subpoenas should he leave the United Kingdom.

His love for traveling in general has also significantly reduced, poking a hole in his previous lavish reputation for frequent international travels. As a matter of fact, the prince had only paid a visit to Bahrain in recent years.

"Since the scandal erupted, he's avoided his usual golf trips to Spain and other vacations abroad, opting instead to stay where he feels safe," a source shared.

Andrew's decision to avoid the United States and cut back on his traveling has done little to take attention away from the issue. An attorney representing Epstein's victims called on the United Kingdom to let justice take its course on Andrew by releasing him for questioning by the proper authorities.

Spencer Kuvin declared that the monarchy must ensure to fully separate itself from Andrew's scandal by severing all ties with him. Kuvin added that the public should not have to subsidize their scrutiny to make space for someone with such bad judgment in choosing who to be friends with.

He also gave the United States an idea to investigate Andrew's conduct thoroughly, and demanded that the United Kingdom turn him in and conduct a thorough investigation. 

Due to his controversies, the Duke of York reportedly finds himself battling a severe identity crisis after he was relegated to the back bench in royal duties. 

As reported by The Blast, a source close to the palace noted that Andrew's inability to put on his uniform and feel important in the palace really did a number on him.

Aside from his controversy with Epstein and the sexual abuse lawsuit from Virginia Giuffre, he was also alleged to share connections with alleged  Chinese spy Yan Tengbo.

When Queen Elizabeth stripped him of his HRH title in 2022 and forced him to step aside from royal duties, he also got dealt a second blow by the City of York's councillors, who revoked his freedom through a landmark vote.

These days, the prince has reportedly embraced a quieter life, often retiring into his royal lodge and refusing to interact with the public.

The prince's brother is not feeling an ounce of sympathy for him, and things have gotten to a point where he is ready to boot him out of the royal lodge. Charles' decision was reportedly fueled by Andrew's conduct towards a royal staff member, whom he described as an entitled idiot.

The king had warned Andrew privately about being evicted from the lodge, which is lying around in piles of damage running to about $700,000.

Andrew has not made things any better either, because he is practically not lifting a finger to address the damage. The prince's ill behavior towards the palace domestic staff has been well recorded in books and by accounts from the affected parties. 

According to a recent poll, an overwhelming 67% of respondents have also voted for removing Andrew's honors and privileges, as against 5% who held a positive view of the royal.

Will Prince Andrew's nightmare come to fruition with these fresh revelations?