The Fourcast Could Andrew go to prison over Epstein emails?
Feb 10, 2026
Professor Jeremy Horder, LSE criminal law expert, explains legal liability, immunity and prosecutorial thresholds. Dr Tessa Dunlop, royal historian and broadcaster, explores public opinion, palace handling and archival secrecy. They debate investigations into alleged document leaks, evidential hurdles for historic sexual claims, royal finances and whether the monarchy can weather a reckoning.
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Palace Lost Control Of The Narrative
- The story has run ahead of the palace and exposed a gulf of accountability in how parties handle scandals.
- Tessa Dunlop says the royal family admitted concern but did not apologise, highlighting detachment from public expectations.
No Crown Immunity For Andrew
- Andrew has no crown immunity and can be summoned to UK criminal court.
- Jeremy Horder notes the king has signalled he will not stand in the way of investigations, creating legal distance.
Three Possible Legal Paths
- There are three potential legal tracks: US testimony, UK misconduct in public office, and sexual-offence investigations.
- Jeremy judges sexual-offence probes likely to command more police resources despite evidential challenges.
