In Windsor, some see family drama in the Andrew accusations
The Seattle Times • • world
Key Points:
- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, was arrested and released in connection with allegations of misconduct related to his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, though he has not been charged with a crime.
- Public opinion in the UK is divided, with some locals expressing disappointment and others showing apathy toward the monarchy, especially following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
- Polls indicate a decline in favorable views of King Charles III and the royal family's handling of the scandal, particularly among younger Britons, though the monarchy remains broadly popular.
- Despite losing royal privileges, Mountbatten-Windsor remains eighth in line to the throne; removing him would require complex legal and Commonwealth approval, with some governments expressing support for such action.
