Prince Andrew Forced To Step Back From Royal Duties After Disastrous Epstein Interview
As Fox News reports:
Following a disastrous interview with the BBC about his relationship with the late Jeffrey Epstein, Prince Andrew revealed on Wednesday he’s asked the Queen Elizabeth if he can “step back” from his public duties.
“It has become clear to me over the last few days that the circumstances relating to my former association with Jeffrey Epstein has become a major disruption to my family’s work and the valuable work going on in the many organisations and charities that I am proud to support,” the statement posted to the royal family’s Twitter account reads in part.
“Therefore, I have asked Her Majesty if I may step back from public duties for the foreseeable future, and she has given her permission.”
A statement by His Royal Highness The Duke of York KG. pic.twitter.com/LfMFwMyhcb
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) November 20, 2019
The statement concludes: "I continued to unequivocally regret my ill-judged association with Jeffrey Epstein. His suicide has left many unanswered questions, particularly for his victims, and I deeply sympathise with everyone who has been affected and wants some form of closure. I can only hope that, in time, they will be able to rebuild their lives. Of course, I am willing to help any appropriate law enforcement agency with their investigations, if required."
Andrew has come under massive fire from all sides over the interview in which he appeared to provide absurd answers to simple questions about his relationship with Epstein and his 'sex slave' Virginia Roberts.