Episode Details
Back to Episodes
Andrew’s Daughters Dragged Into Epstein Fallout as Fergie Eyes Comeback
Published 2 weeks, 1 day ago
Description
The Epstein scandal is no longer confined to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson — Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are now being pulled into the blast radius.
Newly released emails suggest Epstein’s presence in the York family orbit was deeper than previously understood. Royal journalist Victoria Murphy calls the messages “really, really uncomfortable reading,” while author Andrew Lownie argues the sisters were not “five-year-old girls” and cannot be dismissed as bystanders.
Behind the scenes, sources say Andrew and Ferguson are drifting apart, with Fergie reportedly telling friends she needs money and may distance herself from her ex-husband as she eyes a comeback — potentially even a memoir or television interview. Palace aides are said to be alarmed at the prospect.
There is also speculation Andrew himself could consider a book, a move one commentator warns could be “the final nail in the coffin.” Newly released FBI transcripts include references to Andrew, Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell mocking Ferguson privately, while resurfaced emails show Ferguson praising Epstein after his 2009 jail release.
As questions mount about who pushed hardest to sideline Andrew — King Charles or Prince William — the monarchy braces for more turbulence. And amid it all, Buckingham Palace announces a state visit from Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a reminder that diplomacy must continue even as scandal dominates the headlines.
Palace Intrigue is your daily royal family podcast, diving deep into the modern-day drama, power struggles, and scandals shaping the future of the monarchy.
"Crown and Controversy: Norway" is covering the trial of Marius Borg Høiby as the Norwegian Royal Family is faced with multiple scandals of their own.
Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.
👑 Follow our hit series Crown and Controversy! Seasons 1 through 3 are fully available now for everyone. . GET THE FULL SEASON 4 (coming soon) BEFORE REGULAR LISTENERS as a subscriber! Hit that "UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING" Banner on the top of the Apple player.
Newly released emails suggest Epstein’s presence in the York family orbit was deeper than previously understood. Royal journalist Victoria Murphy calls the messages “really, really uncomfortable reading,” while author Andrew Lownie argues the sisters were not “five-year-old girls” and cannot be dismissed as bystanders.
Behind the scenes, sources say Andrew and Ferguson are drifting apart, with Fergie reportedly telling friends she needs money and may distance herself from her ex-husband as she eyes a comeback — potentially even a memoir or television interview. Palace aides are said to be alarmed at the prospect.
There is also speculation Andrew himself could consider a book, a move one commentator warns could be “the final nail in the coffin.” Newly released FBI transcripts include references to Andrew, Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell mocking Ferguson privately, while resurfaced emails show Ferguson praising Epstein after his 2009 jail release.
As questions mount about who pushed hardest to sideline Andrew — King Charles or Prince William — the monarchy braces for more turbulence. And amid it all, Buckingham Palace announces a state visit from Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a reminder that diplomacy must continue even as scandal dominates the headlines.
Palace Intrigue is your daily royal family podcast, diving deep into the modern-day drama, power struggles, and scandals shaping the future of the monarchy.
"Crown and Controversy: Norway" is covering the trial of Marius Borg Høiby as the Norwegian Royal Family is faced with multiple scandals of their own.
Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.
👑 Follow our hit series Crown and Controversy! Seasons 1 through 3 are fully available now for everyone. . GET THE FULL SEASON 4 (coming soon) BEFORE REGULAR LISTENERS as a subscriber! Hit that "UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING" Banner on the top of the Apple player.