The royal family is once again in the spotlight as shocking claims about ex-Prince Andrew's behavior and the internal dynamics of the monarchy come to light. Renowned royal biographer Andrew Lownie dropped these bombshell allegations at the Oxford Literary Festival, sparking intense scrutiny. His latest book, “Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York,” touches on the crisis surrounding Andrew and suggests it has stirred more public outrage than any previous royal scandals.
Andrew Lownie's remarks, reported by The Sunday Times, paint a troubling picture of Andrew’s influence over Queen Elizabeth in her final years. Lownie asserts, “By the end of her life, what people don’t realize is that she was completely gaga. He [Andrew] would go up there and he would bully her into doing things.” According to Lownie, this undue influence left the Queen vulnerable, with King Charles stepping in to manage royal affairs.
“So for the last few years of her life, Charles actually was running the show, rather than the Queen,” Lownie claimed, highlighting the internal power shifts within the monarchy.
Lownie didn't stop at Andrew's actions; he also criticized the Royal Family's alleged complicity. He accused officials of ignoring concerns raised through palace channels. “She, I’m afraid, abetted this. The whole family abetted this – they knew about it,” he stated, suggesting that these issues have been an open secret in royal circles since 2011.
The biographer also shed light on what he believes are the Palace's private maneuvers to handle public pressure. He claimed that while publicly pledging cooperation with inquiries, the Palace discreetly pressured police protection officers to maintain confidentiality.
These explosive revelations continue to cast a shadow over the Royal Family, raising questions not only about Andrew's actions but also about those who allegedly supported him.