Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was seen horseback riding this morning, shortly after images of him surfaced in the recently disclosed Epstein files. The ex-Duke of York, aged 65, appeared cheerful while riding near his Royal Lodge residence on Saturday morning before being spotted in his vehicle later on.
The photos of Andrew emerged following the release of 13,000 files containing images, legal documents, and videos linked to his former associate, the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Concerns regarding Andrew and Sarah Ferguson’s connections to the convicted sex offender have escalated in recent months.
Revelations such as leaked emails, a posthumous memoir from Andrew’s accuser Virginia Giuffre, and a revealing biography by Andrew Lownie have intensified criticisms surrounding their relationship with Epstein. The newly disclosed documents feature images of the tainted royal at Balmoral and Ascot alongside Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, including one where he is seen reclining across the laps of five women.
In response to the scandal, King Charles has stripped his disgraced sibling of all royal titles and privileges, prompting the former couple to vacate their opulent longtime residence, Royal Lodge. Although both Andrew and Sarah Ferguson appear in the recent document release, this does not serve as proof of any misconduct.
While Andrew vehemently denies allegations of sexual assault from one of Epstein’s victims, author Andrew Lownie remains skeptical about the prince’s future. Lownie anticipates further revelations, stating that more stories, legal depositions, and victims may come forward, prolonging the ongoing saga. This situation underscores the importance for the Royal Family to distance themselves from the controversy.