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UK Parliament Debates Prince Andrew's Role Amid Epstein Links

2/25/2026

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The UK Parliament is debating releasing confidential files on Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and his trade envoy role.
Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey and lawmakers push to end the tradition shielding the royal family from criticism.
The government weighs removing Prince Andrew, Duke of York, from the line of succession; Albanese backs the move.
The investigation follows documents released by the U.S. Justice Department linking Andrew to Jeffrey Epstein.

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The UK Parliament is debating releasing confidential files on Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and his trade envoy role.
Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey and lawmakers push to end the tradition shielding the royal family from criticism.
The government weighs removing Prince Andrew, Duke of York, from the line of succession; Albanese backs the move.
The investigation follows documents released by the U.S. Justice Department linking Andrew to Jeffrey Epstein.