The fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal may prevent former Duke of York Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson from ever visiting the United States again. According to historian Andrew Lownie, author of “Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York,” both Andrew and Ferguson are likely to avoid the country to evade potential legal repercussions.
Lownie stated in an interview with NewsNation that Andrew has no intention of responding to or testifying before Congress regarding his connections to Epstein. He emphasized that both Andrew and Ferguson would likely refuse to travel to the U.S. for fear of arrest or being compelled to provide testimony.
Virginia Giuffre, a prominent accuser who tragically died by suicide in April, alleged in her posthumous memoir, “Nobody’s Girl,” that Epstein coerced her into sexual encounters with Andrew when she was just 17 years old. Lownie suggested that the number of individuals who may come forward with similar allegations against Andrew could be increasing. He mentioned, “We’re going to get other names of people who were trafficked to Andrew, particularly girls younger than Virginia.”
The scandal surrounding Andrew has significantly tarnished his reputation. He was stripped of his royal titles by his brother, King Charles, and is now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Lownie further revealed that Andrew and Ferguson had a deeper relationship with Epstein than previously acknowledged. Their friendship reportedly began earlier and lasted longer than many assume.
Ferguson, who divorced Andrew in 1996, has openly admitted to borrowing $15,000 from Epstein. However, Lownie claims that the actual amount could be as high as $2 million. He asserted that Andrew and Ferguson viewed their relationship with Epstein as a beneficial investment, believing he could introduce them to other royals.
As the investigation into Epstein’s network continues, the implications for Andrew and Ferguson remain significant. The couple has not publicly commented on the ongoing developments or the potential legal threats they may face.
The Epstein scandal continues to cast a long shadow, affecting not only those directly involved but also broader discussions surrounding accountability and justice for victims of trafficking and exploitation.
