The Daily Beast Podcast I Know Why Royals Can Never Shake Epstein Scandal
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Mar 9, 2026 
Andrew Lownie, author and investigative writer on British royal affairs, discusses fresh revelations linking Prince Andrew to Jeffrey Epstein’s circle. He outlines alleged ties from secret flats to destroyed flight logs. Short, sharp takes cover national security worries, mysterious deaths, police interviews, and what it could mean for the future of the monarchy.
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Andrew's Diplomacy Became A Security Leak
- Prince Andrew shared sensitive diplomatic information with Jeffrey Epstein and his circle, turning private royal access into a national security vulnerability.
- Andrew Lownie cites documents showing Andrew gave intelligence-level details that could be valuable to foreign powers, raising treason and security concerns.
Early Morning Raid And Claims Palace Warning
- Police raided Andrew's home early, possibly because he was considered a flight risk, though reporting suggests the palace was warned and he was given time to prepare.
- Lownie compares the raid to Mandelson's and notes Private Eye claims the King and Andrew were warned by police.
Release Staff From NDAs To Aid Investigations
- Free staff from NDAs so investigators can get first-hand testimony from valets, equerries, and protection officers.
- Lownie urges the King to allow staff to give evidence and be released from confidentiality to support police probes.
