Royal editor says responsibility lies with Andrew alone as pressure grows on the monarchy
The controversy surrounding Prince Andrew and his links to Jeffrey Epstein has continued to put pressure on the royal family, with growing calls for a public apology.
But Emily Nash, royal editor at HELLO!, says the wider royal family should not be expected to apologise for the actions of one individual.
Her comments follow a recent incident in which King Charles III was heckled by a member of the public and urged to take stronger action against his brother. As scrutiny intensified, the Prince William and Catherine addressed the situation through a spokesperson.
Kensington Palace said the Prince and Princess of Wales were “deeply concerned by the continued revelations” and stressed that their thoughts “remain focused on the victims.”
Nash argued that while some critics have called on the King and William to apologise on behalf of the monarchy, that approach is misplaced.
“They’re learning about these allegations in real time, like the rest of us,” she said, describing the situation as still unfolding. “But surely the person who needs to apologise and take responsibility for this whole situation is Andrew himself.”
She also pointed out that the timing of William’s statement is significant, as he prepares for a three-day official visit to Saudi Arabia, where questions about his uncle are expected.
“If there’s one thing we know about William, it’s that if he has something to say, he will say it,” Nash added. “There has been a clamour for comment from the heir to the throne, and this will go some way towards addressing that, even if it doesn’t satisfy everyone.”
William’s upcoming trip will mark his first visit to the Middle East in three years, placing him firmly in the spotlight as the fallout from Andrew’s scandal continues.
