Biographer’s claims spark debate over royal family dynamics
Queen Elizabeth II was allegedly placed under intense pressure by her son, Prince Andrew, during the final period of her life, according to new claims from a royal biographer.
Author Andrew Lownie suggests the late monarch made decisions that appeared to favour Andrew, with the Duke of York said to have pushed strongly for outcomes that worked in his interest.
Lownie controversially claimed that Andrew frequently approached the Queen directly and influenced her choices, raising concerns about how decisions were being shaped behind palace walls.
He also alleged that King Charles III had already begun taking on a leading role within the monarchy at the time, effectively managing key affairs as the Queen’s health declined.
In addition, the biographer pointed to reported warnings from officials regarding Andrew’s activities overseas, claiming these concerns were raised with royal aides but were not acted upon. He further suggested that members of the wider Royal Family were aware of the situation.
These claims remain unverified and have not been officially addressed, but they are likely to fuel continued scrutiny around Prince Andrew and the monarchy’s internal handling of sensitive issues.
