From links to Chinese spy to Jeffrey Epstein: Why Prince Andrew is UK's most controversial royal
FirstpostControversies are not new for Prince Andrew, who was believed to be the late Queen Elizabeth’s ‘favourite’ child. Reuters Many people believe that Prince Andrew was the late Queen Elizabeth’s “favourite” child. A Florida judge declared in April 2015 that Prince Andrew’s sexual misconduct allegations were “lurid” and “unnecessary” in order to conclude the civil case against Epstein. The infamous BBC interview Prince Andrew discussed his past friendship with the disgraced financier in a “no holds barred” interview with BBC’s Newsnight after Epstein committed suicide in August 2019 while awaiting trial on several sex charges. “It shows she wholeheartedly loves and believes her son,” royal commentator Robert Jobson said, adding, “She has faith in Andrew.” A mysterious Chinese businessman, known only by the pseudonym H6, came into the light recently due to his close ties with Prince Andrew and allegations of espionage.