By Shelagh Fogarty

After years of hesitation, King Charles has torn off the plaster and done what had to be done: stripped his brother of his royal titles.

After years of hesitation, King Charles has torn off the plaster and done what had to be done: stripped his brother of his royal titles.

Prince Andrew is no longer a prince. It’s taken far too long, but the moment has come. And make no mistake, this is a crossroads moment for the monarchy.

Andrew’s closeness to Jeffrey Epstein, his failure to answer questions, and his lies to Emily Maitlis have all eroded public trust. Even as he continues to deny all allegations, the damage was done long before yesterday.

Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous book lays bare the exploitation and trafficking of young women, some so powerless they couldn’t even speak English to defend themselves. The human cost is staggering.

That this man, raised with privilege and........

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