In the book, Giuffre says she was trafficked by Esptein and Ghislaine Maxwell to have sex with Andrew in 2001, mirroring a civil lawsuit she brought in New York. Andrew settled the case in 2022 while denying liability. He has always denied knowing about Epstein's abuse.

The monarchy as a whole “has long enjoyed broad, albeit declining, support among Britons, even if several of its individual members have not”, said Time magazine. Just over half (51%) of people in Britain believe that it is “very” or "quite important" for Britain to have a monarchy,

The prince's decision to forgo his titles hasn't calmed outrage or questions over what the palace knew, and when.

Prince Andrew relinquished his royal title Friday as an expert says the move protects the British monarchy from being "overshadowed by sleaze" related to Epstein links.