**BONUS** King Charles to Yank Andrew’s Navy Rank Amid New Epstein Investigation Calls PLUS What did Meghan's Smile Photo mean??

0:03 Caloroga Shark Media. Hello and welcome to a special bonus episode on Palace Intrigue as we continue to cover the Andrew fallout. Before I begin today's show, just wanted to let you know we have a new series out from Calaroga Shark Media. It's called Crown and Controversy Prince Andrew, and the season will cover Andrew's extraordinary fall from Pallace favorite to pariah, through the Epstein scandal, the BBC interview, and the final reckoning that saw King Charles strip his brother of every title. There's a new episode every Sunday. The first episode is available today. Please check it out.

0:46 Crown and Controversy Prince Andrew available wherever you get your podcasts, and there's also a link in the show notes. The Metropolitan Police are facing renewed calls to reopen their investigation to sexual abuse allegations against Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, following the King's decision to strip him of his remaining royal titles. Former Senior Prosecutor Nazir Afzal and several members of Parliament have urged Scotland Yard to revisit the case involving Virginia Jeoffrey, who accused the King's brother of sexual abuse allegations Andrew has always strenuously denied, mister Azal told BBC Radio four's Today program. At that time a statement hadn't been taken from Virginia Jeffrey. And then in twenty twenty one a further review took place based on findings from the civil case and also from the Gallain Maxwell prosecution in the US, and again the matter wasn't investigated. So this matter hasn't been investigated, never mind taken any further. He added, the public confidence has been shaken, saying people do feel that there is some two tier justice here that if you are powerful, you don't get the same level of attention as you would if he were, say homeless. The Independent Office for Police Conduct could intervene if the Metropolitan Police declined to act, mister avsl added. A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said it had not previously launched a full

2:16 criminal investigation because any investigation into human trafficking would be largely focused on activities and relationships outside the UK, adding that the decision not to proceed was reviewed into twenty twenty one. Meanwhile, in the United States, members of Congress have warned Andrew that he faces mounting pressure to cooperate with their investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's crimes. Congressman Suhar's Subremannium, who serves on the House Oversight Committee, said I would like for him to come to our committee and tell us everything he knows about Jeffrey Epstein and the crimes that were committed. I think this would be a great way for Andrew to clear his name. It would be a great way for us to continue our pursuit of justice for the victims. He added a warning, even if you don't come forward with information, we are going to find all this information that's out there possible. We are not going to let this go. The government is moving to remove Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's final honorary military title, following a request from King Charles. Defense Secretary John Healy confirmed the King had indicated that's what he wishes, adding this is a move that's right. It's a move the King has indicated we should take, and we're working on that at the moment. Andrew, who was stripped of his title as princes on Thursday, has held on to his rankers Vice Admiral in the Royal Navy since stepping back from other military roles in twenty twenty two, once celebrated as

3:47 a decorated war hero, the King's younger brother served for twenty two years in the Royal Navy, including as a helicopter pilot during the Falcons War and later commanded HMS Cottersmoor Police. Insiders have described King Charles's decision to strip Andrew mount Batten Windsor of all royal titles as a defining moment of firmness in his reign and one that revealed the King's steel. According to The Times, the King personally telephoned his younger brother to deliver the news, a conversation described as both private and painful. The decision, sources said, came only after careful consideration of how Andrew would cope without the trappings of royal life. For a while, there were significant welfare issues. One royal source told the paper, his entire reason for being is around status. We were asking ourselves can he cope. In the end, we reached a tipping point and was made to see sense. Another insider added, in the past three years of the King's reign, we have seen his humanity, warmth and compassion now was seen his steel. The removal of a prince's title is almost without president in modern royal history. The last instance occurred in nineteen nineteen, when Prince Ernest Augustus of Hanover lost his British titles for siding with Germany during the First World War. Christopher Wilson in The Telegraph suggests this scandal will change the Royal family forever. Wilson writes, the firm is used to weathering storms. In the past, they have lived by the rule of not apologizing or explaining where they have made adjustments. They have tended to be

5:17 gradual murmurs rather than earthquakes. In the past few days, they have been open debate about abolishing the monarchy on primetime, radio and television of an intensity not seen since the death of Diana in nineteen ninety seven. Polling indicates that public opinion is at a tipping point. Since nineteen eighty three, the British Social Attitude Survey has asked the same question, is the monarchy important to the UK? The latest report, released in September, found that just fifty one percent thought it was. The slimmest of majorities down from eighty six percent when the question was first asked four decades ago. From these numbers, it is clear that there is a race against time to save the institution. Younger people in particular must be persuaded that it's worth keeping. The Palace's action this week show that King Charles and Prince William understand what is at stake. What matters is not the courts but the court of public opinion. This scandal is different because it has set a precedent, and that changes everything, says Royal author Robert Jobson. Andrew Nunbatten Windsor has made gross mistakes, but the consequences have come without any wrongdoing being proven in the court of law. Yet he has been stripped of his title, honors and even kicked out of his home. Still most will welcome a line finally being drawn under this saga. This marks a very real shift.

6:33 There were times when Elizabeth I might have cast disgraced relatives aside with the public's blessing, but she never did. There were no defenestrations on her watch. Her belief, driven by the events of the nineteen thirty six abdication, was that gradual change was better than anything too abrupt. Her rationale always was to protect not only her reputation but that of the institution of monarchy during her custodianship, If in private she criticized members of her family, she did not encourage outsiders to follow suit. It was sometimes reported that Andrew was the late Queen's favorite, which might have contributed to her protecting him. Whether that's true or not, we don't know, says Joe Little, managing editor a monarch magazine.

7:13 But certainly she was not able to deal with the confrontation. She would compartmentalize these problems that made Andrew sort of invincible. More palis in just a moment. In other developing news on this Sunday, the Prince and Princess of Wales have left Adelaide cottage in Windsor's Home Park and moved into a larger residence in Windsor Great Park. The Grade two listed mansion, which has eight bedrooms, is now the family's primary home. The relocation took place over Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis half turn break, with the family aiming to be settled in by onfire night. The Telegraph reports that they are now comfortably adjusting to life in their new surroundings. However, the transition has temporarily placed the family closer to Andrew mount Batten Windsor, who remains at Royal Lodge. On Thursday evening, shortly after the news broke, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, reportedly shared a smiling photograph on Instagram before swiftly deleting the post. The image, which was said to show Megan Mikel beaming broadly, was captured by social media users before being removed. While no caption or explanation accompanied the post, the timing drew immediate speculation online, with commentators noting its coincidence with dramatic developments at Windsor.

8:31 Some are worried about what will happen to the Queen's corgies. The former Prince and his ex wife Sarah Ferguson share their ninety eight acre Windsor home with seven dogs, including the late Queen Elizabeth's beloved corgies Mick and Sandy. The pair were gifted to the Queen by Andrew before her death and came into his care. In twenty twenty two. Buckingham Palace confirmed that the corgies will remain with the family, though did not specify whether they will stay with Andrew, Sarah or their daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie. Royal Inside has told Hello the corgies will likely influence where Sarah and Andrew choose to live after they leave their thirty room Royal Lodge. Clothes Rachel Avery said the pair inherited Queen Elizabeth Seconds corgies when she passed away, so the dogs will influence the decision too. They will need to be provided with adequate outdoor space, after all, they were used to ninety eight acres at Royal Lodge. The Son is reporting the King has given Andrew until the end of January to move out. Dog behaviorist Sue Catland told her he Low that any move could be stressful for them, advising bring some things to their new home that will remind them of their own environment. Avoid washing your pets, betting ahead of the move, or buying a new one as their scent will help them settle in faster.

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