Prince William allegedly wants his uncle Prince Andrew to disappear from the public eye.
Following new accusations of inappropriate behavior by former masseuse Monique Giannelloni, senior royals, including Prince William and King Charles III, are seeking to detach from Andrew amidst ongoing scandals linked to Jeffrey Epstein, Fox News reported.
Monique Giannelloni detailed an uncomfortable experience with Prince Andrew in her upcoming memoir, where she recounts an arranged massage at Buckingham Palace in 2000. The session was organized by Ghislaine Maxwell, a figure already notorious for her connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Both Prince William and his father, King Charles III, have been visibly distancing themselves from the scandal swirling around Prince Andrew. Royal expert Hilary Fordwich reported that the Duke of Cambridge wishes his uncle would vanish from public view to avoid further damage to the royal family's image.
Giannelloni's claims contribute to a growing list of accusations against Prince Andrew, whom various reports describe as having been close to Epstein and Maxwell. Epstein died by suicide in 2019, while a court sentenced Maxwell to 20 years in prison in 2021 for facilitating Epstein's criminal activities.
According to Giannelloni, the meeting with Prince Andrew quickly deviated from professionalism. "Andrew showed a complete disregard for my professionalism," Giannelloni expressed, highlighting the inappropriate nature of their interaction.
She emphasized the prince's failure to maintain decorum befitting his royal status, stating, "As a member of the royal family, he should be showing a greater sense of decorum and taste." Giannelloni's memoir presumably covers more than this particular incident, narrating her overall experiences within such high-profile environments.
Monique Giannelloni also recounts being wary of Ghislaine Maxwell's repeated invitations, signaling red flags early on. "It wasn’t difficult for me to reject her offers," she said, indicating her discomfort with the circumstances surrounding her introduction to Maxwell and Epstein.
Speaking on the broader implications, Helena Chard commented, "As ever, the royal family will endeavor to maintain a stiff upper lip, prioritizing service and duty."
More immense pressures seem poised to follow, as royal expert Ian Pelham Turner predicts, "More allegations of potential impropriety will cause King Charles and Prince William [to take] further action."
Kathryn Andrews and her team are investigating potential links between other high-profile figures and the Epstein network. The current atmosphere surrounding the royal family is tense, as they maneuver through ongoing public scrutiny and legal implications.
Royal commentators suggest a strategic distancing as the saga involving Epstein continues to unfold. This distancing is essential according to insiders, not just for public perception but for the stability of the monarchy itself. Prince Andrew has already stepped down from his royal duties since 2019, leading a much more secluded life. Journalist Helena Chard notes, "He’s struggling to be away from his beloved public life," indicating the personal impact of the scandal on the prince.
Hilary Fordwich explains, "When it comes to his wayward brother Andrew, King Charles III is also beyond exasperated and has disassociated himself publicly to make certain Andrew doesn’t appear with any senior members of the royal family." The future involvement of Prince Andrew in public royal duties remains uncertain, given the severity of the allegations and the royal family's vehement efforts to mitigate association with him.
As the royal family faces one of its most challenging chapters, public and legal scrutiny continue to intensify. With a new memoir set for release, observers anticipate more revelations, which could further prompt the family to distance itself from Prince Andrew. Meanwhile, the monarchy works to maintain a facade of unity and resilience during these tumultuous times.
