The Buckingham Palace was shaken by new revelations on Prince Andrew, adding to the current controversy surrounding the Duke of York. The recent emails published by the British media revealed that Prince Andrew had maintained contact with the late Jeffrey Epstein for a longer period than what was previously recognized. This directly contradicts its previous affirmation that their last meeting occurred in 2010, roasting public control of its links with the disgrace financier.
The emails, dated 2015, show the prince providing commercial information related to China, raising other questions about his involvement with Epstein, in particular given the serious allegations of abuse against him. These documents, which have been disclosed to the hacked account of the former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, give credibility to the authenticity of information.
The last scandal has aroused many criticism from Prince Andrew, with experts suggesting that this could mark a pivotal moment for his public image. His silence since the release of emails has only drew up the uncertainty about how Buckingham Palace will manage the benefits. The royal family remains tight lips, because the full extent of potential damage to the reputation of the institution is carefully evaluated.
This controversy has rekindled discussions on the responsibility of the monarchy in the management of scandals involving its members. The revelations put the question of transparency and responsibility within the royal household, which has a potentially impact on the future position of the monarchy. The coming weeks will probably be crucial to determine how this crisis takes place and what measures, if necessary, will be taken to remedy it.
