Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson Under Investigation for Misconduct

London police are investigating former Duke of York Prince Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, for serious allegations that could lead to jail time. Reports indicate that Andrew, 65, is facing potential charges related to financial impropriety and misconduct in public office. Historian Andrew Lownie, known for his work “Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York,” stated, “Andrew is going to be charged with various public offenses… he’ll probably go to jail. The case against him is pretty clear… he’s toast.”

The scrutiny surrounding Andrew intensified after he was stripped of his royal titles on November 3, 2022, amidst ongoing allegations associated with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. Although Andrew is not under investigation for sex trafficking, Lownie emphasized that the charges he faces will likely stem from financial misconduct. During his tenure as a trade envoy from 2001 to 2011, Andrew reportedly engaged with questionable figures while forgoing official channels, often opting for luxury accommodations and incurring substantial expenses.

The investigation also examines claims that Andrew requested police assistance in 2011 to obtain personal information about his accuser, Virginia Giuffre. Giuffre, who died by suicide in April 2023, detailed her interactions with Andrew in her posthumously published memoir, “Nobody’s Girl.” She alleged that Epstein coerced her into sexual encounters with Andrew when she was 17 years old.

In response to the growing scandal, the UK campaign group Republic is advocating for legal action against Andrew for alleged sexual assault and misconduct while serving in a public role. This development adds to the mounting pressure on the royal family and raises questions about accountability within the monarchy.

Meanwhile, Sarah Ferguson, 66, who divorced Andrew in 1996, is facing her own set of allegations regarding the misuse of charity funds. Investigators are examining whether she improperly directed proceeds from book deals and endorsements for personal use, rather than for charitable purposes. Lownie commented, “She’s been basically using charities to make money. So she’s gonna be in trouble there.”

The fallout from these investigations may force the former royal couple to leave the UK. Lownie suggested that Andrew could relocate to the United Arab Emirates, similar to the circumstances of Spain’s former king, Juan Carlos. Ferguson, on the other hand, might consider living in Portugal or Switzerland while retaining a minimal presence in London.

As the investigations unfold, the implications for both Andrew and Ferguson remain significant. With public scrutiny intensifying and potential legal consequences looming, their future in the UK appears increasingly uncertain.