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Former Prince Andrew’s Alleged X-Rated Pickup Line and Ongoing Legal Scrutiny
5/27/2026, 9:08:22 PM
Alleged X-Rated Pickup Line and Recent Revelations
Royal biographer Andrew Lownie told Page Six that the former Duke of York repeatedly used a vulgar approach when speaking to women. According to Lownie, the line was, “What’s it feel like to have the royal c--k against your thigh?” He added that the prince also “whirls around, basically sticks his groin in her backside and then practices a golf swing” when introduced to a female flight attendant. Lownie described the behavior as “sexual humiliation” and an “extraordinary sense of entitlement.”
Background: Ties to Jeffrey Epstein and Loss of Royal Status
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s public decline began with his association with convicted sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein. In 2021, Virginia Giuffre sued him in New York, alleging sexual contact while she was a minor. The former prince denied the claim but later settled for an undisclosed multimillion-dollar sum. In 2025 Giuffre died by suicide. In 2025 King Charles III stripped Andrew of all royal titles, military affiliations, and his residence at Royal Lodge.
Timeline of Key Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Giuffre files civil suit alleging under-age sexual contact. |
| 2025 Apr | Virginia Giuffre dies by suicide. |
| 2025 Late | Settlement reached; Andrew makes multimillion-dollar payment. |
| 2026 Feb 23 | Andrew arrested on his 66th birthday on suspicion of misconduct in public office (alleged forwarding of confidential trade documents to Epstein). |
| 2026 May 25 | Lownie’s interview with Page Six reveals the alleged pickup line and related anecdotes. |
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Official Statements & Responses
A spokesperson for Andrew did not respond to requests for comment. King Charles III’s office confirmed the removal of Andrew’s titles and his exclusion from royal duties. Thames Valley Police confirmed an ongoing investigation into alleged misconduct in public office and possible sexual offences.
Criticism & Opposition
Lownie’s commentary frames the alleged behavior as evidence of a “strong sense of entitlement” and “crass” treatment of women. Media coverage has highlighted public disquiet over the prince’s conduct, describing the pickup line as “disgusting” and “X-rated.”
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- The settlement amount is not disclosed, leaving the exact financial scope unclear.
- Lownie’s anecdotes about the pickup line and the flight-attendant incident lack corroborating testimony from other witnesses.
- Andrew continues to deny all wrongdoing while police investigations broaden.
Verbatim Quotes
- “His chat-up line was, ‘What’s it feel like to have the royal c–k against your thigh?'” — Andrew Lownie, author of *Entitled*.
- “I mean, just [an] extraordinary sense of entitlement, right?” — Andrew Lownie.
- “It’s sort of sexual humiliation,” — Andrew Lownie.
- “whirls around, basically sticks his groin in her backside and then practices [a] golf swing.” — Andrew Lownie.
- “He’s doing what he’s always really done which is watch TV and sit on the sofa in his dressing gown, but he’s not really engaging,” — Andrew Lownie.
Why It Matters
The revelations intersect with ongoing legal proceedings, the monarchy’s public image, and broader concerns about accountability for high-profile individuals linked to sexual-exploitation networks. The case also tests the UK’s ability to prosecute alleged misconduct involving confidential government information.
What’s Next
Thames Valley Police have indicated that the investigation will continue, with potential charges pending. If formal charges are filed, the case could proceed to trial, where the alleged pickup-line testimony may be examined alongside the misconduct-in-public-office allegations. The outcome may influence future royal protocols and public expectations of transparency.
