The royal family has faced sustained scrutiny in recent years, with much of it centred on the ongoing controversy surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Jeffrey Epstein.
Although Andrew has repeatedly denied all allegations against him, the fallout from the scandal has continued to ripple through the monarchy.
As efforts are made to distance the institution from further damage, fresh warnings suggest the story may be far from over. One royal author has indicated that more troubling details could still emerge.
Royal family threatened by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor scandal
Last year, King Charles shared that “notwithstanding” Andrew’s denials of wrongdoing, it was “deemed necessary” to officially strip him of his titles and royal styles.
This came after years of fallout as Andrew was notoriously linked to convicted late sex offender Epstein.
Andrew was also accused of sexual assault by the late Virginia Giuffre. He has consistently denied these allegations. Andrew has even given up his long-term home, Royal Lodge amid the scrutiny.
He is expected to move to a more modest home, Marsh Farm, at Sandringham, in the coming weeks.
Despite the royal family distancing themselves from Andrew, it seems they cannot fully escape the cloud of scandal that continues to surround him.
Royal author Andrew Lownie, who penned Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York, told The Mirror that he believes further stories could still surface.
More drama ‘looms’ for the royal family
And these stories may not bode well for the reputation of The Firm.
Andrew Lownie believes more revelations about the disgraced former prince could surface.
He argues that, because of this, the royal family should continue to keep Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor at a distance.
Lownie has also confirmed that he himself has further material to reveal.
Lownie said: “I think more stories will emerge. I’ve got my paperback coming out in May – I’ve got a lot of new information in that. Which I’m afraid doesn’t present any of them in a positive light.
“I think there will be more Epstein revelations. More legal depositions unsealed. More victims coming forward. This thing will just drip, drip for ages. Which is why I think the royal family need to distance themselves from the [York] family.”
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s distancing from The Firm
Lownie has also said of the former prince’s titles being stripped: “They should have done this years ago. But at least they’ve done it now.”
Royal commentator Kate Mansey, writing for The Times, has also addressed the intense scrutiny surrounding Andrew and its wider impact on the royal family.
She said: “In the whole sorry saga, William was often painted as the tough guy urging his father to put his foot down. This image of ruthless William was, I’m told, wide of the mark.”
She continued: “If anything, William was deeply concerned for his uncle’s mental health. And how Andrew would cope after everything was taken away. Nevertheless, William realised that while Andrew had always denied any wrongdoing, he supported his father’s decision to strip Andrew of his royal titles. Kate, in turn, supported her husband in the matter.”
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s representatives and Buckingham Palace have been contacted for comment.
As the monarchy attempts to move forward, questions remain about what further revelations may surface.
Read now: Queen Camilla honours friend Dame Jilly Cooper at memorial service
So, what do you think of this story? Tell us on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix.