Former Prince Andrew is reportedly more “vulnerable” than ever to potential legal consequences over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
King Charles III’s younger brother, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, is now facing possible criminal charges over his links to the convicted sex offender after losing the protections he enjoyed from his status as a Royal Family member.
Mountbatten-Windsor’s vulnerability was revealed by royal experts who spoke to Fox News Digital.
The development comes after King Charles III formally stripped his brother of royal titles and evicted him from the Royal Lodge on October 30.
The move followed weeks of pressure to act over Andrew’s relationship with Epstein.
“Unsettled Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is vulnerable to charges being made against him,” said Helena Chard, a British broadcaster and photographer.
“Andrew, stripped of his titles and accolades, and no longer protected by his royal status, is now exposed to prosecutions to be brought against him.
“There is public resentment about the way Andrew operated.
“Andrew has taken the fall and, understandably, the royal family is keen to distance themselves from the scandals.”
Royal commentator Hilary Fordwich agreed.
“Andrew is currently more legally and publicly vulnerable than ever,” Fordwich said.
“The likely route to an actual arrest or prosecution remains complex and will depend upon evidentiary developments.
“The public pressure for such, as well as scrutiny and intense media interest, will not abate.
“What has changed is that the removal of royal styles and titles was a formal barrier that gave him a degree of protection.”
Epstein Ties Continue to Haunt the Former Royal
Mountbatten-Windsor’s legal troubles date back to his association with Epstein, which exploded into scandal after his 2019 BBC “Newsnight” interview.
In that interview, he claimed not to recall meeting Virginia Roberts Giuffre, the American woman who accused him of raping her on three separate occasions when she was 17.
Giuffre said she was trafficked to Mountbatten-Windsor by Epstein.
Mountbatten-Windsor denied wrongdoing but stepped down from public life shortly afterward.
In 2021, Giuffre sued Andrew in a U.S. federal court, and the case was settled in 2022 for an undisclosed sum.
Court filings confirmed that Andrew acknowledged Giuffre was “an established victim of abuse.”
Reports at the time suggested that Queen Elizabeth II helped fund the settlement to avoid further damage to the monarchy.
Giuffre died in April 2025 at age 41, and her posthumous memoir “Nobody’s Girl” was published on October 21.
Police Review and Renewed Investigations
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson told Fox News Digital that authorities had previously reviewed trafficking allegations involving Giuffre in 2015 but determined that the claims largely related to events outside the UK:
“Officers assessed the available evidence, interviewed the complainant, liaised with other law enforcement agencies who led investigations into these matters, and obtained early investigative advice from the Crown Prosecution Service,” the spokesperson said.
“Following the legal advice, it was clear that any investigation into human trafficking would be largely focused on activities and relationships outside the UK.
“Officers, therefore, concluded that other jurisdictions and organizations were better placed to pursue the specific allegations, and, in November 2016, a decision was made that this matter would not proceed to a full criminal investigation.
“That decision was subsequently reviewed.”
On October 19, People magazine reported that authorities are “actively” looking into claims that Mountbatten-Windsor asked a police protection officer to obtain personal information about Giuffre more than a decade ago.
Leaked emails suggest the request was made while he was still serving as a senior royal.
According to reports, there is no evidence that the taxpayer-funded officer complied with the request.
Experts Warn Mountbatten-Windsor Could Face Renewed Legal Risks
“Andrew is now a commoner and, in my opinion, not immune from prosecution now,” said Ian Pelham Turner, another royal expert.
“The Metropolitan Police are believed to be investigating any potential misdemeanors and, under extradition rules between the U.K. and the United States, a potential warrant could be served demanding appearances in a court case.
“Many advocates are saying that Andrew should volunteer information on all he knows about the Epstein case.”
Royal media commentator Meredith Constant cautioned that Mountbatten-Windsor has not been charged with any crime and continues to deny all allegations.
“Before any potential legal action, there would need to be investigations,” Constant said.
“What people forget is that it’s not just his involvement with Epstein and claims made against him by Virginia Giuffre; there are also growing calls to investigate his tenure as UK Trade Envoy and accusations that Andrew misused his role for his own personal gain.”
Constant added that the monarchy’s decision to strip Mountbatten-Windsor’s titles was more about optics than law enforcement.
“Starting the process of removing Andrew’s titles doesn’t necessarily make him ripe for investigation; it was a reactionary measure by the British monarchy to stop the bleeding, so to speak,” she said.
“Investigating Andrew could reveal more about the monarchy, especially around finances, or how the government has prevented journalists from investigating his time as U.K. Trade Envoy.”
Public Pressure Mounts for Accountability
Anti-monarchy campaign group Republic has instructed its legal team to review allegations against Mountbatten-Windsor, including Giuffre’s claims and reports that he used his trade role for personal benefit.
“If not us, then who?” said Graham Smith, Republic’s chief executive.
“It’s a devastating indictment on the UK’s criminal justice system, police and politicians — not to mention the king and heir — that we must resort to a private prosecution. …
“It should be a cause for concern that so many people believe — rightly, in my view — that the royals are not treated equally in law.
“Equality in law is a basic tenet of democracy.”
“I firmly believe there is strong enough evidence to justify a serious investigation,” Smith added.
“The authorities and politicians appear to want to look the other way, while minimizing the accusations made against Andrew.
“The truth must prevail, and justice must be seen to be done.”
Calls for Exile Grow as Public Outcry Intensifies
Chard said Andrew is now “being pushed into exile” and may leave Britain to avoid further scrutiny.
“Andrew is being pushed into exile here in the U.K.,” she said.
“However, it will not be surprising if he relocates to a country that doesn’t have an extradition treaty in place.
“I doubt he would enjoy an all-bells-and-whistles lifestyle at sleepy Wood Farm in Sandringham for long, if at all.
“He could seek refuge, escape the public eye, and enjoy a luxurious new life in the sunny Middle East.”
Fordwich agreed that the royal family can no longer shield him.
“I don’t see members of the family further shielding Andrew’s disreputable behavior,” she said.
“Public support for the monarchy itself depends on enforcing such accountability.”
Constant, however, said Andrew is unlikely to face real consequences.
“He has no reason to doubt that at the end of the day, he will be protected,” she said.
“History proves it.”
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