Crown and Controversy - Prince Andrew - 5. The Interview
Crown and Controversy - Prince Andrew - 5. The Interview  
Podcast: Palace Intrigue : Meghan and Harry's Australia trip, King Charles visits USA - Royal Family gossip
Published On: Sat Jan 17 2026
Description: The Newsnight interview that would define his downfall. Andrew sat before journalist Emily Maitlis and attempted to explain his friendship with Epstein — invoking Pizza Express, sweat glands, and implausible denials. The nation recoiled. Within forty-eight hours, he was ordered to step back from public duties. Inside Buckingham Palace, even Elizabeth couldn’t protect him. The Golden Prince had humiliated the Crown.Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts. Click the button that says uninterrupted listening.  Just $5 a month, and that includes many ofther shows on the Caloroga Shark network.A new season of King William is available now.Our royal newsletter written by Deep Crown is available for free.Royal Books:Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors by Tom BowerWilliam and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside StoryThe Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana