Prince Andrew

Just discussing this with DH. The interview was all about recollections or not. Had he met so many young women around that time that they all merged? It felt like evasive answers were being given. If the woman’s claims are not true, he should have categorically and vigorously denied them. And when asked if he would swear on oath, should have said ‘absolutely, in order to clear my name’. But that was hedged as well.
I would like to believe him, and think the woman is yet another hoping to get a payout from all this, but sadly it all seems very iffy.
When will people in the public eye realise that your reputation is worth a lot, and you have to work hard to uphold it.
As well as severing links with Epstein, he should also have steered clear of Ghislaine Maxwell also, but it seems he was still in touch with her relatively recently.
Very poor judgement indeed.

No, of course I’m not saying it’s OK because his father had a “bit of a questionable character in the past”. I’m saying that his upbringing (from his father) could have influenced his behaviour and what is considered acceptable.

Do you just drop and shun your friends because you discover they have done something wrong? I hope I wouldn’t, at least not instantly.

I have an interest in the study of body language. When he said he doesn't remember meeting "that lady", he blinks rapidly - an involuntary sign of deception.

Of course the real villain was Epstein but that doesn’t exclude Andrew and other hangers-on grandma how does he explain his continued friendship and staying with, after he knew about Epstein being a sex offender and are you really saying it’s all ok because his father has had a bit of a questionable character in the past

Andrew says being friends with Epstein offered him useful opportunities ??? And he has no regrets, is this really a good thing for him to be arrogantly pointing out
I think he has remembered what he wants to remember I havent got a very good memory but given a photo of me in the past I d remember it however I may not remember the name of the person with me
Andrews words about Epstein were his behaviour was ‘unbecoming’ ummmmmmmm

I still feel it’s a big fuss about not much. He may have had sex with an underage girl (though of course she was not underage in England, only in America), and I doubt very much if he’s the only upper class male to have done that - but we do not know and probably never will.

The only real villain in this case is (apparently) Epstein, who trafficked young girls for prostitution.

I see no reason to believe the girl rather than Andrew. It seems to me quite believable that he can remember some details and not others. Many of us are the same.

What a fuss. He’s not the most attractive Royal, but no need to vilify him completely.

And don’t forget he is the Duke of Edinburgh’s son, and I dare say the Duke’s reaction to Andrew’s alleged misdemeanours would be “Well done, son”.

Not seen the interview.

The man was always a bit of a loose cannon. Randy Andy and all that.

The only thing I believe is, it is possible he doesn't remember the photo being taken.

I've got pictures of me that I have no recall of either

And he'll have posed for thousands in his time

But what a foolish man

The interview brought back memories of the Profumo affair. Entitled, rich people hiding behind their self importance.

Such a selective memory PA has!

The Royal "we" was used a lot unless he was referring to some hidden advisors.
I could easily become a Republican.

I’m not convinced by him at all. He does not come across as an honest person. It’s all bluff and bluster and he thinks he can escape by saying he doesn’t remember meeting the girl instead of denying outright that he met her. If he denies he met her that would be perjury, but he doesn’t deny meeting her, he escaped by saying he doesn’t remember,
I don’t believe him.

Some of his arguments/excuses seem way over the top. Saying he suffered excessive release of adrenaline in the Falklands which meant he is unable to sweat seemed unnecessary. Why not just say he is fortunate not to be a person who sweats heavily? If ever he is cross examined in court this will be checked with his doctors.

Remembering the details of a trip to Pizza Express with Beatrice when he can't remember what went on in Ghislaine Maxwell's house?

Really?

And where was his security detail in all this.

Well even if the girl had made the sex part up there’s a blooming picture of him with his arm round her so when he says he doesn’t know her and never been near her he’s a lying toe rag isn’t he ? There’s another picture of him waving one of the young girls out the door almost hiding behind the door to keep out of sight

I want to believe him but it's such a dubious story. His memory seems to be failing him on some very important issues. He has no memory of the girl with her arm around him. His reasons for visiting the house for four days are weak and he saw nothing and heard nothing despite the fact girls were coming and going from the house? I'm finding his story very hard to believe. The Queen really doesn't deserve this.

Can't understand why PA felt he had to go and see JE after he came out of prison , he said he felt it was the honourable thing to do , What ! All he had to do was write ,phone or even send an aide to say he couldn't continue his friendship
Yes poor Queenie , one son who wanted to be a Tampax , and the other keeps dubious company !!

Nothing to make your mind up about......he is a total sleeze ball.

Well having seen clips of the interview on BBC's breakfast show this morning I decided not to watch it tonight.

From what I saw he came across very badly especially when he said he'd let the RF down. IMO he let all who have been the victims of sexual abuse and sexual predators down.

I have no idea why anyone would wish to remain a friend of a convicted sex offender.

Yeah same as you really Lillypops,
Not sure if he has made it worse , poor Queenie, she must be mortified !