A prominent royal biographer has stated that the ongoing controversy surrounding a senior royal’s association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein represents the most severe threat to the monarchy in decades and warrants criminal proceedings.
The comments follow the royal’s recent announcement that he would cease using his ducal title and associated honors, a move described by the expert as an insufficient response to the gravity of the situation. The biographer characterized the title renunciation as a public relations maneuver that fails to address core issues, suggesting the public expects more substantial consequences.
During a recent media appearance, the historian pointed to forthcoming publications, including a memoir from another accuser and potential congressional disclosures, as sources of additional damaging information. He expressed skepticism that voluntary title relinquishment would mitigate the growing scandal, noting that the individual continues to reside in his official residence despite stepping back from royal duties years earlier.
The situation has escalated with the posthumous publication of a memoir by Virginia Giuffre, who had previously accused the royal of misconduct. A photograph showing the royal with Giuffre has remained a focal point of the controversy, though he has consistently denied the allegations.
In his formal statement, the royal figure maintained his innocence while acknowledging that the persistent accusations were creating distractions for the monarchy. He emphasized that his decision to renounce his title was made in consultation with the monarch and other family members, describing it as an act of duty to both his family and the nation.
The biographer concluded that public sentiment has moved beyond what he described as superficial gestures, with many observers believing the matter should have been addressed more decisively years ago. He suggested that without voluntary compliance, there exist formal mechanisms to facilitate the royal’s departure from his current residence and status.
