Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor crisis ‘bigger than abdication’ Royal says expert news
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s crisis is “bigger” and “more serious” than the abdication of former King Edward VIII, later known as the Duke of Windsor, a royal author has claimed. The former Duke of York has been deported to Norfolk after disturbing details of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein emerged in the latest series of documents released by the US Justice Department about the convicted pedophile.
Andrew also lost his titles and honors and was forced to give up the lease of his home of more than 20 years at Windsor, Royal Lodge. He has always denied any wrongdoing. Meanwhile, Edward – one of the shortest-reigning British kings ever – shocked royal observers in 1936 when he abdicated the throne after only 325 days as king.
He created a constitutional crisis when he proposed to marry Wallis Simpson, an American socialite who had divorced her first husband and was seeking a divorce from her second husband.
But despite being king and supreme governor of the Church of England, he was unable to marry Simpson, so he stepped down. Edward was succeeded by his younger brother, George VI, the late father of Queen Elizabeth.
But a royal expert claims that despite the seriousness of Edward’s abdication, Andrew’s abdication is a major crisis the royal family must overcome. Royal author Andrew Looney claims that Andrew’s actions have caused “more public anger” than those of the Duke of Windsor.
Speaking at the Oxford Literary Festival, Mr Looney said Edward’s abdication was a “three-day surprise” and that, at the time, the public was not connected to the full details of the bombing incident.
But he said the crisis surrounding Andrew and his involvement with Epstein has created a “deep royal crisis.”
Andrew’s dealings long before they became public.
The royal writer indicated that some members of the firm knew about Andrew’s dealings long before they became public.
according to many timesMr Lowney said during his appearance: “There were MI6 officers who went [royal] The private secretaries said, ‘Look, he [Andrew] Caught with $5 million in a suitcase in Kazakhstan,’ and sent away with fleas in his ears.’
Andrew was arrested last month on suspicion of misconduct in public office and detained for 11 hours before being released under investigation.
His arrest came after files on Epstein documents revealed he may have shared confidential information with the American financier while he served as Britain’s trade envoy.
The former prince has always denied any wrongdoing.
