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Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie will not attend the Royal Family's Easter Sunday service at Windsor's St George’s Chapel, with their father Prince Andrew under police investigation; the King has granted permission for them to stay away, while the rest of the family is expected to attend, and Beatrice and Eugenie have alternative Easter plans for the holiday.
SNL UK’s second cold open spoofed Prince Andrew, retelling his 1997-era mission with MI5 to make Prince Charles more likable for his future kingship, even tying in Jeffrey Epstein and Peter Mandelson. The sketch climaxes with the line about befriending Epstein and the reveal of the code word “Pizza Express Woking” to exit the plan. Jamie Dornan hosts in the UK debut hosted by a non‑American, while the show airs on Sky One with Peacock carrying it in the US the following day.
In its UK debut, SNL UK’s Weekend Update delivers pointed jabs at disgraced Prince Andrew, riffing on his Epstein ties and Marsh Farm residence, with Tina Fey hosting the premiere and Wet Leg performing as the episode also features Beckham-themed gags.
In the first U.K. edition of SNL's Weekend Update, hosts Ania Magliano and Paddy Young roast former Prince Andrew, lampooning his Marsh Farm home and recent renovations after his February arrest tied to a misconduct probe stemming from the Epstein files, with quips about whether he’d keep quiet in prison and a jab at the Beckhams.
Conan O'Brien opened the 2026 Oscars with a controversial Epstein/Prince Andrew joke to set a grittier tone, then riffed on Michael B. Jordan replacing seat fillers as the ceremony moved on.
A newly released DOJ document contains the first known photo showing Prince Andrew, Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein together, likely taken in Martha's Vineyard around 1999–2000; the image does not imply wrongdoing. Both Andrew and Mandelson have faced misconduct investigations over Epstein ties, and the broader Epstein saga—his 2019 death and Maxwell's sentence—frames the ongoing public record.
The BBC reportedly won’t televise this year’s Commonwealth Day service, with only a small royal turnout, a move experts attribute to Ex-Prince Andrew’s scandals and ongoing royal tensions, signaling potential shifts within the royal establishment.
Prince William reportedly wants Prince Andrew removed from the line of succession and cut from royal life due to his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, while King Charles III resists quick action, sparking behind‑the‑scenes clashes and a widening royal rift as Andrew’s arrest proceeds without charges.
Ken Wharfe, Princess Diana’s former bodyguard, calls Prince Andrew 'toxic' to the royal brand and 'one of the most arrogant' he’s met, tying the ongoing Epstein controversy to the royal family’s scrutiny; author Andrew Lownie echoes that Andrew believes he’s 'anointed' despite misdoings, with fallout that could keep unfolding.
U.S. DOJ’s Epstein documents have sparked a wave of international action, with Britain arresting a former ambassador and a royal relative, and France, Norway, Latvia, and Lithuania pursuing probes into corruption and human trafficking, signaling a broad overseas push to hold elites accountable for Epstein-era associations.
Prince Andrew is reportedly plotting to flee to the Middle East, potentially Abu Dhabi, to avoid prison as he faces a possible life sentence for misconduct in public office tied to his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein; authorities view him as a flight risk while the royal family backs due process.
Rumors from Buckingham Palace about the line of succession have intensified debate over whether Prince Andrew should be removed from the order, with reports that King Charles wants to avoid meddling while Parliament is considering legislation to strip him from the line and some sources indicating the Palace may not oppose such action.
Journalists camp outside Wood Farm near Sandringham for days hoping to glimpse Prince Andrew, who never emerges and whose detention episode looms in the background, as photographers chase dramatic shots and locals offer mixed views of the Windsors; the piece paints a portrait of a clinging royal-media spectacle set on Sandringham with plans for Andrew’s future at Marsh Farm.
Prince William is reported to have pressed King Charles to draw a hard line on ex-Prince Andrew, urging a firm, public stance after Andrew’s arrest and amid renewed scrutiny; William and Kate are said to back the king’s approach and prioritize the monarchy’s future, while Andrew faces an allegation of Misconduct in Public Office (which he denies).
Locals in Windsor react to Prince Andrew’s arrest in a probe tied to Jeffrey Epstein, with some condemning the royal family and others appearing indifferent, as polls suggest the monarchy remains broadly supported but damaged and the question of Andrew's place in the line of succession lingers.