When King Charles announced that his brother Andrew would be stripped of his royal titles and pushed out of his plush home at Royal Lodge because of his associations with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, it marked an incredible fall from grace.
Well known as Queen Elizabeth's favorite son, the former prince has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. But the repercussions of his behavior continue. On Monday, Dec. 1, by the King's directive, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's name was "erased" from the prestigious Order of the Garter and Royal Victorian Order Honors.
But will this erase the stain on the royal family? USA TODAY spoke to Andrew Lownie, a historian and author of the new book "Entitled: The Rise and Fall of The House of York," to find out what's next for the royal family.
The Epstein Files Transparency Act was passed, requiring the Department of Justice to release documents in the Epstein case by December 19th. What do you expect might be revealed about the former prince?
Andrew Lownie: Well, we don't know. I understand there is a lot of material on him. I think there's a danger that a lot of material won't be released. We've already seen quite a few revelations ... particularly the length of his association with Epstein.
