Andrew 'refused to sign off statements supporting abuse survivors', King's friend claims

A friend of the King has claimed that Prince Andrew routinely refused to approve official statements that expressed sympathy for abuse survivors. This practice reportedly ceased after the King removed Andrew from public duties following his association with Jeffrey Epstein, with the monarch issuing a recent statement expressing sympathy for victims of abuse independently. The friend revealed that past statements drafted by courtiers and issued by Buckingham Palace had references to victims removed, as these communications required Andrew's sign-off. This suggests Andrew may have actively sought to minimize or exclude acknowledgment of abuse victims in public communications. The King has reportedly lost patience with his brother, leading to the recent unapproved statement. There was a long-standing sentiment within the Royal Family that the voices of victims needed to be heard in their pronouncements, especially given Andrew's ongoing legal troubles and the serious allegations of sexual assault against him, which he denies. C... download the app to read more