The Global Story - Jeffrey Epstein and the downfall of Prince Andrew
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***This episode contains themes of sexual abuse and grooming***
The memoir of Virginia Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein's most well-known accusers, was published posthumously this week, repeating allegations against Epstein as well as Prince Andrew. The revelations come as Prince Andrew gave up his royal titles, amongst renewed and increasing scrutiny over his relationship with the convicted sex offender Epstein. Prince Andrew continues to vigorously deny all the allegations, but the loss of his titles is a big symbolic moment that allows the rest of the Royal Family to distance themselves from him.
His downfall was accelerated by a disastrous 2019 interview with the BBC. We speak to the interviewer Emily Maitlis, now host of the News Agents podcast, about that day, and how Prince Andrew’s story gives us an insight into the ways in which Jeffrey Epstein functioned.
Producers: Sam Chantarasak, Lucy Pawle and Xandra Ellin
Executive producer: China Collins
Sound engineer: Travis Evans
Senior news editor: China Collins
(Photo: Prince Andrew. Credit: Toby Melville/Reuters)
Published on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025.
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