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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Shuts Down Business Amid Scandal

11/12/2025

Summary

Story summary

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is closing his remaining business interests, including Pitch@Palace Global Ltd, after royal support was withdrawn due to his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein amid ongoing scrutiny over sexual abuse allegations.
A document filed with Companies House on November 11 seeks to dissolve Pitch@Palace.
Pitch@Palace aimed to connect entrepreneurs with investors.
Pitch@Palace’s cash reserves fell from £220,990 to £10,965 in a year.
He has denied all wrongdoing and is moving from Royal Lodge to Sandringham.

History

Historical Context

In 2019, Prince Andrew faced intense scrutiny after a BBC interview revealed his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. Following this, his entrepreneurial initiative, Pitch@Palace, saw its funding drop from £220,990 to £10,965. The backlash led to Andrew suspending his public duties and ultimately dissolving Pitch@Palace, highlighting the damaging effects of royal scandals on public and financial support.

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Story summary

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is closing his remaining business interests, including Pitch@Palace Global Ltd, after royal support was withdrawn due to his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein amid ongoing scrutiny over sexual abuse allegations.
A document filed with Companies House on November 11 seeks to dissolve Pitch@Palace.
Pitch@Palace aimed to connect entrepreneurs with investors.
Pitch@Palace’s cash reserves fell from £220,990 to £10,965 in a year.
He has denied all wrongdoing and is moving from Royal Lodge to Sandringham.

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