American lawmakers are urging Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to appear in the United States and provide testimony regarding his association with Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier. In response to the controversy, King Charles received accolades from US officials for revoking Andrew’s prince title. A significant vote to disclose the Epstein files was overwhelmingly passed, with officials commending the UK’s prompt actions.
Republican Representative Thomas Massie highlighted the need for accountability in both the UK and the US, referencing the repercussions faced by Prince Andrew and the UK’s former ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson. Despite the ongoing denial of any misconduct by Andrew, the government has affirmed that legal measures to strip his titles are unnecessary, although his name has reportedly been removed from plaques in the Falkland Islands.
Echoing the UK’s stance, US lawmakers expressed a desire to follow suit in denouncing individuals involved in criminal activities. Democratic Representative Ro Khanna suggested the possibility of summoning Prince Andrew before Congress for testimony, emphasizing the urgency for justice in both countries. King Charles recently completed the removal of all royal titles from the Mountbatten-Windsor family, marking the end of a turbulent chapter for the royal family.
Buckingham Palace confirmed that Andrew will no longer use the title “His Royal Highness” and has relinquished all official roles tied to the Crown. This decision comes after Andrew’s retreat from public duties in 2019, following a widely criticized BBC interview addressing his connections to Epstein.