Will Andrew bring down the monarchy? – podcast

Pb Presented by Helen Pidd with Andrew Lownie, produced by Natalie Ktena, sound design by Brian McNamara, the executive producer is Maz EbtehajThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-02-26 · 03:00 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min

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A UK podcast discusses the potential impact of Prince Andrew's recent arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office on the monarchy. The arrest is related to his role as UK trade envoy between 2001 and 2011, a period during which he allegedly had links to Jeffrey Epstein. Parliament has backed a call for the release of documents pertaining to Andrew's appointment. The podcast explores the growing pressure on King Charles regarding his past actions related to his brother and questions Prince William's ability to reform the monarchy's image in the future. The discussion features author Andrew Lownie and is hosted by Helen Pidd.

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Andrew has previously denied any wrongdoing over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

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Andrew was released under investigation last week after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

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MPs backed a call to release documents on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s appointment as UK trade envoy between 2001 and 2011.

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Pressure is now mounting on King Charles as to why he did not do more and act sooner.

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Can the future king, Prince William, reform the monarchy and return its image to its glory days?

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This week MPs backed a call to release documents on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s appointment as UK trade envoy between 2001 and 2011. Andrew was released under investigation last week after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office relating to that role. He has previously denied any wrongdoing over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.Pressure is now mounting on King Charles as to why he did not do more and act sooner. Plus, can the future king, Prince William, reform the monarchy and return its image to its glory days? Helen Pidd speaks to author Andrew Lownie Photograph: Jordan Pettitt/Reuters

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