William intends to exclude Prince Andrew from royal life, barring him from any future coronation, in a tougher approach following controversy over his links to Jeffrey Epstein. He aims to prevent any return to public duties and curb remaining privileges.
Labour’s planned sentencing reforms could allow early release for thousands of offenders each year after serving a third of their term, according to projections. Critics warn the changes risk public safety, while ministers say they will ease overcrowding and refocus resources.
Virginia Giuffre’s memoir claims Prince Andrew insisted on a confidentiality clause in their settlement to avoid embarrassment to the monarch before the Platinum Jubilee. Andrew has always denied misconduct. The Palace has not commented.
Prince Andrew is alleged to have asked his taxpayer-funded protection officer to research his accuser in a bid to discredit her, prompting questions over misuse of public resources and propriety. Legal advisers reportedly warned against the effort.
New revelations in Virginia Giuffre’s book are said to be the final straw for the King regarding Andrew, prompting a firmer stance and potential further restrictions on his public role as the Palace prepares for renewed scrutiny.
The King has told the Duke of York to step down for good after a brief phone call, ending his role in public duties. The move follows renewed claims about his associations with an individual accused of abuse and alleged links to foreign agents, according to sources.
An email suggests a senior royal asked the Met to obtain private data on a woman who had made allegations, to support a smear effort. The disclosure has prompted calls for a police investigation into potential misuse of taxpayer-funded staff to gather information.
Emily Maitlis says Prince Andrew misled her about his links to Jeffrey Epstein during their 2019 Newsnight interview. She highlights inconsistencies and the Palace’s response, renewing scrutiny of his account and raising questions over royal accountability.
Former UK army chief Lord Richards says an allied nation cannot prevail without the alliance’s direct role, warning that limited aid breeds false hope. He urges a clearer Western strategy: either deliver the means for victory through the alliance, or pursue a negotiated settlement.