In a shocking revelation from an upcoming book, Angela Rayner allegedly made a racially charged comment about Prince Andrew while advocating for his removal from the list of royals who could serve as deputies for King Charles. The deputy prime minister reportedly reached out to Buckingham Palace and prominent civil servants to voice her objections regarding the disgraced Duke of York's potential involvement, especially given his connections to the infamous Jeffrey Epstein.
Following Queen Elizabeth's death, the royal roster included several senior royals such as Camilla, Prince William, Prince Harry, Prince Andrew, and Princess Beatrice, who were eligible to serve as counselors of state. However, expanding this list would require new legislation, which Rayner expressed reluctance to support, revealing to her staff that backing Andrew would be politically untenable for her in her constituency.
These assertions surfaced in "Get In," a book by journalists Patrick Maguire and Gabriel Pogrund chronicling the recent history of the Labour Party under Sir Keir Starmer. The developments come at a time when newly revealed communications indicate Prince Andrew's ties to Epstein lasted longer than he publicly acknowledged, with court documents reportedly showing contact extending until February 2011.
Additionally, a February 2011 message from Andrew to Epstein indicated a desire to maintain their relationship, undermining his previous claims of severing ties with the financier. An adviser to Rayner expressed her intense disapproval of Andrew’s aspirations to remain in the public sphere, noting Rayner's willingness to seek cross-party support to address the issue. While sympathetic to the royal family’s struggles, she firmly believed that Andrew should be removed from public duties due to his troubling connections and allegations surrounding his past actions. This context is further complicated by the recent resurfacing of a photograph tied to Andrew’s controversial past, reinforcing the urgency of Rayner's stance.
10 Comments
Pupsik
This is a non-issue. There are far more important things to worry about in the world than the personal life of a minor royal.
Marishka
It's time to put this behind us. We need to move on and focus on the future, not dwell on the past.
Pupsik
I'm appalled that anyone would even consider defending Prince Andrew. He's a disgrace and needs to face the consequences of his actions.
Marishka
The Royal Family is out of touch. They need to listen to the public and remove Prince Andrew from any official role.
Pupsik
I'm ashamed of the Royal Family for their continued support of Prince Andrew. They're sending a terrible message to victims of abuse.
KittyKat
It's time for the Royal Family to clean up their act. Prince Andrew's involvement is a black mark on their reputation, and they need to take action to remove him.
Katchuka
Prince Andrew is a danger to society. He needs to be held accountable for his actions and should never be allowed to have any power or influence.
Eugene Alta
Finally! It's about time someone spoke up against Prince Andrew. He's a disgrace to the Royal Family and needs to be held accountable for his actions.
Loubianka
Leave Prince Andrew alone! He's already been through enough and doesn't deserve to be punished further.
BuggaBoom
Angela Rayner is playing politics with this issue. She's just trying to score points against the Royal Family.