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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (formerly Prince Andrew), is the second son of Queen Elizabeth II, and the younger brother of her royal successor, King Charles III. A former vice-admiral, Andrew served for 22 years in the Royal Navy as a helicopter pilot, most notably during the Falklands War. Throughout his career, he performed various royal duties, including a decade-long tenure as the UK’s Special Representative for International Trade and Investment. The former Duke of York was stripped of his royal title in 2025 over his ‍ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, though he has denied any wrongdoing.

US President Donald Trump welcomes King Charles to the White House for a state dinner on Tuesday. Photo: TNS

King Charles III

King Charles wins praise for deft handling of Trump on US state visit

The British monarch delivered a diplomatic masterclass on the trip, mixing praise for his host with subtle criticism.

2 May 2026 - 1:56AMvideocam

Donald Trump

‘You’d be speaking French’: UK king flips script on Trump at state dinner

29 Apr 2026 - 11:25AM

King Charles III

UK king begins historic US state visit shadowed by transatlantic tensions

28 Apr 2026 - 5:01PM

Donald Trump

King Charles to charm Trump on state visit overshadowed by US-UK rift

The British king’s first US state visit later this month takes on far greater significance amid tensions between Trump and Starmer.

15 Apr 2026 - 2:01PMvideocam

Britain’s King Charles hosted US President Donald Trump for a lavish state visit in September. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong

My Take | Mandelson scandal could be the tipping point that costs Starmer his job

Episode has cost China not only a British politician prepared to work for better ties but also potentially a prime minister willing to do business with it.

14 Mar 2026 - 10:16PM

Britain

UK’s ex-prince Andrew and Peter Mandelson pictured in bathrobes with Epstein

This is thought to be the first photo unearthed of the two men with the late US sex trafficker.

14 Mar 2026 - 5:45AM

Canada

Canada’s PM wants Andrew removed from UK line of succession over Epstein ties

The prime minister called the former prince’s association with the paedophile financier ‘deplorable’.

7 Mar 2026 - 1:00PMvideocam

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Photo: AAP/dpa

Lessons from China's history

Reflections | After Andrew’s arrest, how high-born criminals were treated in ancient China

The long-spoken Chinese maxim that nobles were punished like commoners when breaking the law is not upheld by history.

28 Feb 2026 - 8:15AM

Britain

UK probes if Epstein used airbases for trafficking girls amid Andrew scrutiny

The decision came after former PM Brown demanded investigations into whether the ex-prince used government jets to meet Epstein.

27 Feb 2026 - 8:34PMvideocam

United States

Hillary Clinton grilled on Epstein, demands Trump testify

Former secretary of state denies Epstein ties in an hours-long deposition, as her husband Bill Clinton is set to face questioning.

27 Feb 2026 - 10:29AM

Hillary Clinton after testifying before US House lawmakers. Photo: AP

World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos

World Economic Forum CEO Brende resigns over Epstein revelations

The former Norwegian foreign minister had business dinners with the sex offender and communicated with him via email.

26 Feb 2026 - 8:50PMvideocam

World Economic Forum CEO Borge Brende. Photo: Reuters

Britain

UK eyes releasing files on ‘arrogant’ Andrew to clean away Epstein ‘stain’

The ex-prince is accused of sharing sensitive documents with the convicted paedophile during his time as trade envoy.

24 Feb 2026 - 11:34PMvideocam

Britain

Former UK ambassador Mandelson arrested after Epstein leaks

Peter Mandelson is being probed over allegations that he sent sensitive documents to Jeffrey Epstein.

24 Feb 2026 - 1:35PMvideocam

London Fashion Week

London Fashion Week 2026: Simone Rocha, Erdem and Chet Lo

Erdem created a scrapbook of previous show inspirations, from Queen Elizabeth to Duchess Deborah Devonshire, while Simone Rocha drew on her signature pearls and ribbons.

23 Feb 2026 - 3:19PM

Erdem celebrated its 20th anniversary at London Fashion Week this season. Photo: Getty Images

Crime

UK protection officers instructed to guard 2010 Epstein party: reports

Emails from the recently unsealed ‘Epstein files’ suggest UK officers were utilised at the sex offender’s New York residence.

23 Feb 2026 - 9:55AM

A Manhattan residence once owned by Jeffrey Epstein. Photo: AFP

My Take

My Take | Arrest shows that no one is above the law, not even a former British prince

While the monarchy’s future may depend on how King Charles handles the affair, every effort must be made to ensure the Epstein victims receive justice.

21 Feb 2026 - 10:30PM

Britain

Andrew’s ‘downfall’: how the viral photo of the disgraced ex-prince was taken

Photographer Phil Noble had already left the scene but raced back just in time to snap six shots – one of which was a winner.

21 Feb 2026 - 5:16AMvideocam

Britain

UK to consider removing ex-prince Andrew from royal line of succession

Police, meanwhile, are urging Andrew’s former protection officers to come forward with any allegations of Epstein-related sex offences.

21 Feb 2026 - 1:33PMvideocam

Newspapers featuring coverage of the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor are displayed at a newsagent in Egham near Windsor on Friday. Photo: Reuters

Britain

First royal arrest in centuries presents existential crisis for ‘The Firm’

The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor forces King Charles to choose the Crown over his own brother.

20 Feb 2026 - 1:53PMvideocam

Britain

UK public cheers ex-prince Andrew’s arrest, Trump calls it ‘very sad’

Britons say the arrest of the Epstein-linked brother of King Charles sends the message that the royal family is not above the law.

20 Feb 2026 - 9:13AMvideocam

Britain

Former prince Andrew arrested and held for hours on suspicion of misconduct