The fallout from Andrew Mountbatten Windsor’s controversial connections continues to unfold as new revelations about his preferences and actions emerge. Royal author Robert Jobson has shed light on Andrew’s alleged preference for “attractive” women during massages, a detail that adds to the scrutiny surrounding the disgraced royal. King Charles has stripped Andrew of all royal titles, including “prince,” and removed him from his Royal Lodge mansion, marking a significant shift in the royal family’s approach to his conduct.
These drastic actions followed mounting pressure from Andrew’s ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Allegations from Virginia Giuffre, who claimed she was sexually trafficked by Epstein as a teenager, include accusations that Andrew had sexual encounters with her when she was just 17. The former duke has consistently denied these allegations. Tragically, Giuffre took her own life earlier this year, further complicating the ongoing scandal.
In Jobson’s new book, The Windsor Legacy, serialized in the Daily Mail, he describes Andrew’s alleged behavior while traveling. According to a senior Palace aide, Andrew’s demand for massages was well-known, with a particular emphasis on his insistence that only “attractive” women be hired for the task. Jobson recounts a specific incident during a business trip to New York, where Andrew reportedly dismissed a massage therapist for being “rather large” within minutes of her arrival.
The allegations surrounding Andrew do not stop there. Former Palm Beach housekeeper Juan Alessi previously stated that Andrew spent significant time at Epstein’s Florida residence, where he allegedly received daily massages. Last month, Andrew’s name surfaced in the flight logs for Epstein’s private jet, the ‘Lolita Express’, which has been linked to the transport of underage girls. He was listed as a passenger on flights from Teterboro, New Jersey, to Palm Beach, Florida, on two occasions: May 12, 2000, and May 16, 2002.
Financial documents provided by the Oversight Committee also revealed a payment of $200 on February 11, 2000, for a “massage for Andrew.” While it remains unclear whether this refers directly to the duke, several victims of Epstein have testified that they were compensated approximately $200 (£149) for massages.
As the scrutiny surrounding Andrew continues to grow, the royal family faces ongoing challenges in managing the fallout from his past associations. The combination of these revelations and his public denials adds complexity to an already precarious situation. The royal institution now finds itself at a crossroads, balancing tradition and public sentiment as it navigates the implications of Andrew’s actions and the wider impact on the monarchy.
