Demands for the prosecution of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, often referred to as Prince Andrew, have intensified following the recent release of documents related to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Victims, including Marina Lacerda, who was abused by Epstein at 14, and Maria Farmer, assaulted by Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell in 1996, have spoken out. Lacerda, now 37, expressed concern that Andrew, the former Duke of York, is being protected and that the British justice system is failing them, stating he would have been arrested "if he were a regular guy." Farmer emphasized the need to set a precedent, particularly with the next generation of the Royal Family, calling the situation an "embarrassment" and asserting he "should be charged."

Among a batch of files released by the US Department of Justice (DoJ), an email allegedly from Andrew to Ghislaine Maxwell requested "some new inappropriate friends." Another email from Maxwell to a friend in Peru sought "2 legged sight seeing" with "intelligent, pretty, fun and from good families" girls for a friend named "Andrew." One of Maxwell's email addresses used to contact "Andrew" was listed in Epstein's black book under "Duke of York." Andrew, stripped of his prince title in November and consistently denying any wrongdoing, maintained a friendship with Epstein for at least two decades before the latter's death in 2019, claiming ignorance of his crimes. In 2022, he settled a US civil sexual assault case with Virginia Giuffre out of court for a reported £12 million. Giuffre, who passed away in April, had accused Andrew of three sexual assaults when she was 17, a claim Andrew denies, stating he does not recall ever meeting her. Meanwhile, US authorities confirmed the discovery of over a million more files potentially related to Epstein by the FBI and federal prosecutors, with their full release expected in "a few more weeks."

Insights into Prince Andrew's character and past behavior reveal a long history of controversy. Jeffrey Epstein allegedly described Andrew as a "serial sex addict," even more obsessed with women than himself, and the "most perverted animal in the bedroom" who engaged in "stuff that’s even kinky" to Epstein. Nicknamed "Randy Andy" since his school days at Gordonstoun due to his sexual experience and appeal, this moniker stuck throughout his life. Investigative journalist Ian Halperin claimed Andrew had slept with over a thousand women, including porn stars, actresses, models, and politicians. A friend reported that "Sex is his big thing in life," and his royal duties as UK trade ambassador provided access to "beautiful women," which he "taken full advantage of." A Reuters correspondent detailed an incident in 2006 during the King of Thailand’s diamond jubilee celebrations, where more than 40 women were reportedly brought to Andrew's hotel room in Bangkok during his stay, often one immediately following another, astounding even hotel staff accustomed to such occurrences.

An encounter with a 20-year-old model in the late 1980s saw Andrew seeking "kinky sexual activity" and claiming an "open marriage arrangement" with his then-wife. Malcolm Barker, a former Buckingham Palace employee, recalled Andrew "for ever dragging the worst bunch of tarts up to dine with his mother," noting their only consistent characteristic was "ample breasts." He was photographed with model Alexandra Escat on a luxury yacht and entertained Monika Jakisic. Rumors of affairs with household staff were persistent, with one nanny reportedly leaving due to unwelcome advances. Employees were warned to "stay away from him," and staff quarters were monitored with a "tape device" found in a flowerpot. Emma Gruenbaum, a masseuse Andrew frequented, described his massages at Royal Lodge as "a bit sleazy," with Andrew insisting on being naked, despite her objections, and in his bedroom. She reported him trying to hug her, asking about her sex life, and making "anal sex jokes" and remarks like, "Hey, nice ar**e. Do you take it up the a**e?" calling him a "constant sex pest."

Andrew was described as "bone idle" and "not very socially adept," preferring women to "come to him." He used friends as matchmakers or sent staff to invite women to his table at nightclubs or to his hotel suite abroad. His approach was characterized as "subtle as a hand grenade," with tricks like rubbing knees under a table or directly asking for oral sex. Some lovers described him as "a bit of a let-down" in bed and "a bore," leading to many relationships being short-lived. His early behavior garnered disapproval, being called "a very slimy so-and-so, arrogant, pleased with himself, a bully" by a contemporary at Gordonstoun. He engaged in juvenile pranks, such as ripping off tent flysheets at Balmoral, and telling "ghastly jokes about whether you’re wearing knickers," "lavatorially disgusting" remarks, and finding "poo cushions funny." He once unzipped a broadcaster's dress and on another occasion pushed a female companion's face into pâté, deriving "great joy" from such spectacles.

Andrew has always exhibited a strong sense of his royal status and entitlement, often correcting others on how to address him and demanding acknowledgment. His cruelty was exemplified when he verbally abused a head of household, David Anderson, calling him a "f***ing imbecile." He appeared out of touch with reality, expecting a stylist to pay for his security's cinema tickets. Former colleagues and acquaintances described him as awkward, a "loner," and unsure of his identity, using his "royal hat to protect himself" and becoming "bombastic." He was accused of bullying staff, reducing an aide to tears, and moving staff members over trivial matters like a mole or a nylon tie. A royal aide described him as "a deeply unpleasant man," noting his disdain for staff in contrast to other royals. He famously barked orders like "Do it!" and expected staff to cater to all his whims, including cleaning up "scrunched-up, soiled tissues" around his bed. Having never been disciplined, Andrew consistently acted as if rules did not apply to him, from stealing stamps as a child to ignoring golf club regulations, refusing airport security, and causing multiple road incidents, including ramming royal gates, all at taxpayer expense.

His arrogance extended to demanding special treatment, such as having traffic stopped for his chauffeured car and raging over a cancelled train. A lunch with then-Mayor of London Boris Johnson saw Andrew proposing impractical ideas like redesigning traffic lights and demolishing Battersea Power Station, to which Johnson, exasperated, said he'd become a republican if he had to endure another such lunch. Andrew's relationships with his nephews have also been fraught. A 2013 family gathering reportedly involved a heated argument and punches between Andrew and Prince Harry over Andrew's comments about Harry behind his back, with Harry emerging victorious and Andrew left with a bloody nose. Andrew later allegedly told Harry his marriage to Meghan Markle would not last, calling her an "opportunist" and too old. Harry reportedly "hated Andrew," and Prince William refers to his uncle as a "t****r," while Harry uses even stronger epithets. William has actively sought to evict Andrew from Royal Lodge, believing he abuses the property, and "loathes Sarah," Andrew's ex-wife, vowing to evict them both if King Charles does not. However, a spokesperson for The Duke of Sussex has denied any physical fight or comments about Meghan Markle.

Andrew's ongoing scandals have led to his total exclusion from major royal events. Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, however, were notably present at the Royal Family's annual Christmas festivities at Sandringham, having also attended King Charles's pre-Christmas luncheon. Despite speculation, King Charles extended invitations to his nieces, signaling that they should not be "guilty by association" for their disgraced father's actions. Andrew, by contrast, was observed leaving Royal Lodge alone, cutting a solitary figure. Royal commentators highlighted the contrast between the daughters' inclusion, symbolizing insulation from their father's controversy, and Andrew's "total and unambiguous" exclusion. While Eugenie appeared cheerful, Beatrice looked "pale and slightly haunted." Public sentiment at Sandringham largely supported the princesses' presence, with well-wishers expressing relief that they were not made to pay for their father's "sins." Andrew and Sarah Ferguson will spend one last Christmas at Royal Lodge before vacating it next year, with removal vans already seen taking belongings. His absence from royal gatherings has become a consistent pattern, highlighted last year by links to an alleged Chinese spy.

These revelations and behaviors form the basis of the book "Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York" by Andrew Lownie. The author faced non-cooperation from the Yorks, the Foreign Office, and legal challenges, relying on interviews with childhood friends, staff (despite NDAs), diplomats, and others. The book chronicles how a once popular royal couple fell from grace due to character flaws and leveraged their privileged position for personal gain, allegedly with the institution's connivance. The convention of not asking parliamentary questions about royals has historically shielded them from scrutiny, contributing to the prolonged impact of these issues on the monarchy.