Overview
- Defence Secretary John Healey said officials have begun the process to remove Andrew’s vice admiral status on the king’s instruction.
- The Guardian published 2010 emails in which Andrew expressed hope to meet Jeffrey Epstein, who urged him to see banker Jes Staley.
- BBC reporting raised questions about Sarah Ferguson’s past work as a brand ambassador for a Las Vegas crypto‑mining firm, with payments reported at nearly €2 million.
- The Independent Office for Police Conduct urged the Metropolitan Police to assess whether the newly surfaced material warrants an investigation, and US Democrats called for his testimony on the ‘Epstein files.’
- Commentators reported unconfirmed claims that Andrew faces eviction from Royal Lodge and could relocate abroad, with some also speculating about further honors being removed.