The former Duke of York, Prince Andrew, has been photographed looking solemn during a horse-riding outing in Berkshire, his first public appearance since losing his royal titles and being evicted from Royal Lodge.
Mounting Political Pressure
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has intensified pressure on Andrew during the G20 summit in South Africa, stating that individuals with "relevant information" regarding child sexual offence cases should disclose it. While acknowledging the decision ultimately rests with Andrew, Starmer emphasised his general position that those possessing such information should be prepared to share it.
US Congress Demands Answers
This political intervention follows Andrew's failure to respond to an interview request from the US House Oversight Committee. Two Democratic committee members, Robert Garcia and Suhas Subramanyam, issued a joint statement condemning his silence, which they said "speaks volumes". They affirmed their commitment to pursuing justice for survivors with or without his cooperation.
Despite the mounting pressure, Andrew remains under no legal obligation to speak with Congress and has consistently denied any wrongdoing throughout the investigations into his association with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
