New reports have emerged detailing the extent of the royal family’s private awareness of Andrew Windsor’s longstanding personal conduct, which is now at the center of his public fall from grace.
According to sources familiar with the matter, the late Queen and Prince Philip were privately informed for years about their son’s preoccupation with sexual pursuits, which they believed distracted him from his official duties. It is alleged that Philip advised his wife to disregard the behavior, a decision reportedly later viewed with profound regret. An author has publicly stated that Andrew regularly entertained sex workers within Buckingham Palace, claims that were reportedly known to staff and leadership but not acted upon.
These revelations follow a series of legal and personal controversies involving Andrew Windsor. He was previously accused of sexual assault by Virginia Giuffre, who alleged the abuse occurred when she was a teenager. Andrew Windsor denied the allegations and the matter was settled out of court. Giuffre, who died earlier this year, detailed her account in a memoir and a televised interview, expressing particular distress that a father of two daughters could commit such acts.
The palace has now taken decisive action. In a formal statement released recently, it was announced that Andrew Windsor has been stripped of his princely title and military affiliations. He has also been formally notified that he must vacate his royal residence, Royal Lodge, and will relocate to private accommodations. The palace indicated these steps were necessary regardless of his continued denial of the allegations against him.
The situation represents a significant and ongoing reckoning for the monarchy, as historical knowledge of a senior member’s behavior intersects with modern demands for accountability.
