Royal Family LIVE: Andrew’s ‘bovine’ lack of remorse as he moans about his horses

1 min ago14:04 Jasmine Carey

The Prince and Princess of Wales avoided answering a question regarding the latest scandal involving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor during their glamorous appearance at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday. Prince William and Princess Catherine dazzled as they took to the red carpet at the Royal Festival Hall on London’s South Bank for the 79th ceremony.

The royal couple colour-matched their outfits, with the future Queen wearing a white and pink gown with a burgundy velvet belt and William sporting a burgundy velvet jacket with dark trousers. William and Catherine surprised guests during what was their first appearance at the glitzy awards in three years.

It came just days after William’s uncle was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

34 mins ago13:31 Jasmine Carey

5 things you need to know about Andrew's 'removal from line of succession'

Disgraced Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's world is crumbling in the aftermath of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, with the Government now considering historic legislation to remove him from the line of succession to the British throne. This ultimate blow comes just days after his humiliating arrest at Wood Farm last Thursday, leaving the monarchy’s reputation in tatters.

Removing Andrew isn't a simple task; it would require a complex Act of Parliament to be approved by MPs and peers. This dramatic legal manoeuvre would also require the vital consent of the Commonwealth realms, including Canada and Australia, to ensure that his name is permanently scrubbed from the order of birthright.

Political pressure is mounting as York Central MP Rachael Maskell demands Andrew be stripped from the line of succession immediately. She insists transparency is needed regarding his past roles, arguing that the public has seen him be "conservative with the truth" far too many times for him to remain in such a prestigious position.

If the Government’s plan to axe the former Duke succeeds, the line of succession would shift, moving Princess Beatrice into the eighth spot. This potential removal follows years of public furore over his links to Epstein, marking the most significant threat to the monarchy’s integrity since the 1936 abdication crisis.

King Charles broke his silence with a bombshell statement, making it clear that the "law must take its course". While Andrew has always denied any wrongdoing, the monarch’s refusal to protect his brother further signals a "full, fair and proper" investigation that could ultimately seal the former prince’s fate for good.

Andrew is eighth in line (Image: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

1 hour ago13:03 Jasmine Carey

Two fire engines have been seen arriving at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's home, Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate, this afternoon. At 12.25pm one drove up the lane with its blue lights and siren blasting, with another response vehicle behind it. A second fire engine arrived shortly afterwards.

One witness said: "There were no police or security around. The fire engine just suddenly arrives. They all went in and came out perhaps five or six minutes later. No-one had idea of what was going on.” It appears to have been a false alarm as the vehicles left shortly after arriving at the property.

Andrew has been holed up at his temporary home in Norfolk since he was released from police custody on Thursday evening.

Fire engines were seen arriving at the home (Image: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

2 hours ago12:21 Jasmine Carey

The Australian Government has said it would support legislation to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has written to Sir Keir Starmer saying his government would agree to “any proposal” to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor - who is currently eighth in line to the throne - as one of the King's successors.

The Government has said it is considering introducing legislation to remove the disgraced former prince from the line of succession, following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office last week. Any action by the government would only happen once the ongoing police investigation into the former Duke of York has concluded.

But it's a long and complex legislative process as it requires consent not just from Westminster but also from all 14 Commonwealth realms. In Australia, some local governments also have to approve the change.

Andrew is still in the line of succession (Image: Stringer/Anadolu via Getty Images)

2 hours ago11:59 Jasmine Carey

Meghan Markle was brutally mocked by fans online after her latest promo for her As Ever brand. The Duchess of Sussex posted a new series of snaps featuring her brand’s sparkling wine on Instagram.

Some pictures showed a close-up of the 2021 Vintage Napa Valley Brut, while others showed the Duchess pouring it into wine glasses filled with raspberries. The post featured the message: “A simple hosting tip we always return to. Chill your brut well, pour slowly, and finish with a few fresh raspberries for garnish.

"Effortless, unfussy, and just celebratory enough for an easy evening in or before a fun night out.”

3 hours ago11:20 Jasmine Carey

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is said to be keen on reconnecting with Prince Harry but Meghan Markle is "disgusted by him", an insider has said. The 66-year-old – who was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office – is said to believe that both he and Harry, 41, share the feeling of being sidelined by the Royal Family.

As reported by The News, a palace insider has said: "Andrew is feeling a lot of kinship towards Harry. In his view, they are both 'spares' that have been terribly mistreated. Andrew still can't believe his own brother and family have turned on him this way, and now he sees they’ve done it to Harry, too."

Andrew reportedly wants to reconnect with his nephew (Image: Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images)

3 hours ago10:52 Jasmine Carey

The Prince and Princess of Wales dazzled on Sunday evening as they attended the 79th British Academy Film Awards in London. Prince William, who is president of the BAFTAs, looked glam as he walked down the red carpet with his equally radiant wife, Princess Catherine. at the Royal Festival Hall on the South Bank.

The heir looked dapper in a burgundy velvet jacket with a black bowtie and dark trousers, while the princess looked stunning in a pink and white gown with a burgundy velvet belt, which colour-matched her husband’s outfit. During the awards ceremony, William presented the BAFTA fellowship award to NBCUniversal's chair of entertainment, Dame Donna Langley, for her outstanding contribution to film and television.

Here, the Daily Express takes a look at a series of new behind-the-scenes pictures released by Kensington Palace from the glittering event on Sunday.

Prince William and Princess Catherine attended the BAFTAs on Sunday (Image: Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace)

4 hours ago10:11 Jasmine Carey

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has not fully accepted the “reality of his dire situation”, an insider has said. The former Duke of York has had a turbulent month so far, as he has not only been moved out of his Royal Lodge home in Windsor, but he was also arrested.

The ex-prince, who left Royal Lodge earlier this month and moved to Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate - his temporary home until Marsh Farm is ready - was arrested last week on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Andrew has always denied any wrongdoing or accusations against him.

Andrew is now living on the Sandringham estate (Image: Mark Kerrison/In Pictures via Getty Images)

4 hours ago09:41 Jasmine Carey

Princess Catherine was left in “floods of tears” this weekend, her husband Prince William has revealed. The Princess of Wales reportedly felt emotional on Saturday evening after watching Hamnet.

This was a revelation made by Prince William as the royals spoke with stars at the Baftas at the Royal Festival Hall in London yesterday. Speaking to the chief executive of BT Group, Allison Kirkby, about Hamnet, William said that while he hadn’t seen it, it had left Catherine "in floods of tears" after watching the film.

Explaining why he hadn’t watched the film with his wife, The Prince of Wales said: "I can't watch it yet. I need to be in quite a calm state, and I'm not at the moment. I will save it."

Princess Catherine was left emotional by the film (Image: Getty Images)

5 hours ago09:14 Jasmine Carey

Prince William and Princess Catherine sent a sweet gift to their niece Princess Lilibet following her birth in 2021, a new royal book has revealed. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry welcomed their daughter a year after stepping down as working royals and moving to begin a new life in California.

It remains unknown if Catherine and William have ever met their niece, with the couple having spent little time with Harry and Meghan's son, six-year-old Prince Archie. According to the Daily Mirror's royal editor Russell Myers' upcoming book, titled William & Catherine: The Intimate Inside Story, which will be released later this month, Catherine and William acknowledged Lilibet's birth by sending a card and gift to Meghan and Harry in the States despite their ongoing royal feud.

Extending an olive branch to Meghan and Harry, Mr Myers wrote: "William and Catherine sent a gift and a card of congratulations - although that would be the extent of their contact."

William and Catherine reportedly sent a gift to the US (Image: Samir Hussein/WireImage)

5 hours ago08:44 Jasmine Carey

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor burdened UK taxpayers with extravagant expenses—including claims for massages—during his tenure as the country's trade envoy from 2001 to 2011, it has been claimed. Whistleblowers, including retired civil servants from the former UK Trade and Investment department, claim he charged for personal indulgences and excessive travel costs, sparking renewed scrutiny amid his recent arrest.

One ex-civil servant recounted refusing to approve a reimbursement for "massage services" following Andrew's Middle East visit in the early 2000s, deeming it inappropriate. A whistleblower revealed: "I thought it was wrong… I'd said we mustn't pay it, but we ended up paying it anyway." Despite his objections, senior staff overruled him and allowed the claim to proceed. The role, while unpaid, provided Andrew with support from the Civil Service and public funding for international trips aimed at promoting British business.

Andrew has faced various accusations (Image: Hannah Mckay - WPA Pool / Getty Images)

6 hours ago08:17 Jasmine Carey

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s previous advisor made a joke to the late convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein about having sex on his island, newly-seen emails have shown. Businessman David Stern, who was once the former Prince Andrew’s closest business adviser around the time when Andrew was a British trade envoy, seemed to have a close friendship with Epstein.

It is believed that Stern would ask Epstein about certain business deals and for help. However, it seems that the friendship between the pair extended further than this according to emails in the Epstein files.

This is because in emails released by the US department of Justice, Stern wrote in 2010 that if he wanted “action” he would go to Little Saint James.

Andrew's advisor used to email Epstein (Image: Adrian DENNIS / AFP via Getty Images)

6 hours ago07:43 Jasmine Carey

Prince William has said he has not yet watched BAFTA Best Picture nominee Hamnet because he “needed to be in a calm mood”. Speaking at the glitzy award ceremony shortly after arriving with his wife, the Prince of Wales spoke about what films he and his wife have been tuning into.

He said his wife Catherine watched the hugely emotional film on Saturday night and was left in “floods of tears”. But when asked if he had seen it, he explained: “I need to be in quite a calm state and I am not at the moment. I will save it.”

Hamnet tells the story of the tragic death in childhood of Shakespeare’s son Hamnet and the grief of his parents. “I thought it was a bad idea, actually,” Kate joked of watching the film before the ceremony. “Ended up with very puffy eyes. It was so beautifully shot. The music as well. The score is fantastic.”

Their attendance at the BAFTAs marks their first public appearance since Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's shock arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office on Thursday morning.

Prince William revealed he hasn't watched the film (Image: Jaimi Joy - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

7 hours ago07:17 Jasmine Carey

Prince William and Princess Catherine are set to face "rebuilding the Royal Family's integrity", claims one PR expert. As the King's eldest son, William is next in line to the throne, with Catherine ready to stand next to him one day as Queen.

The Royal Family are currently facing a crisis with the Firm trying to distance itself from Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, especially in the wake of his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office on Thursday. Speaking of Catherine and William, public relations and crisis consultant Mark Borkowski has said the royal couple will be faced with the question of "how do they establish the integrity of the Royal Family?".

As reported by the Independent, he said: "Really, what do William and Kate do? What do their generation do with the crown, with all its soft power, its affairs of state, it’s beginning to feel a little bit like a European monarchy."

The couple could face a challenge when they are one day on the throne (Image: Samir Hussein/WireImage)

7 hours ago06:51 Jasmine Carey

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor reportedly shouted out one comment as he was evicted from his 30-room Royal Lodge earlier this month. The King is said to have grown increasingly concerned about the allegations regarding his brother, who was arrested in Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in a public office earlier this week.

Andrew was moved out of his former home in the middle of the night on February 2. He was then reportedly driven to the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, which is where his arrest took place on Thursday. He hasn't been charged.

Reports have revealed that as he was being evicted, Andrew tried to talk his way out of the eviction – even using his late mother's name "in his defence".

Andrew moved out of Royal Lodge this month (Image: Getty Images)

8 hours ago06:23 Jasmine Carey

The Prince and Princess of Wales dazzled in matching maroon on Sunday as they made their first public appearance since Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest last week at the BAFTAs. Speaking before the awards were announced, William said he was yet to watch Best Picture nominee Hamnet because he “needed to be in a calm mood”.

Catherine meanwhile watched the hugely emotional film on Saturday night and was left in “floods of tears”. But when asked if he had seen it, William explained: “I need to be in quite a calm state and I am not at the moment. I will save it.”

Hamnet tells the story of the tragic death in childhood of Shakespeare’s son Hamnet and the grief of his parents. “I thought it was a bad idea, actually,” the princess joked of watching the film before the ceremony. “Ended up with very puffy eyes. It was so beautifully shot. The music as well. The score is fantastic.”

The beaming couple stepped onto the red carpet to cheers on Sunday afternoon as they attended the star-studded event together for the first time in three years.

Prince William and Princess Catherine attended the event on Sunday (Image: Scott Garfitt/BAFTA via Getty Images)

8 hours ago06:02 Jasmine Carey

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14 hours ago23:52 Ciaran McGrath

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has shown no remorse during his first 48 hours at Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate, according to one royal author. And King Charles is undoubtedly "not finished" with his brother, Robert Hardman, writing in the Daily Mail, warned the former Duke of York. Mr Hardman reported that family members expecting contrition from Andrew have been "sorely disappointed", as he has "done nothing but complain since he got there".

The author noted Andrew "hardly seemed bothered about the Epstein scandal" but was "much more worried about where he was supposed to keep his horses" and even grumbled about where to park his car. Despite the King footing all his bills, Andrew has been "very rude" and shown no gratitude, with Mr Hardman observing he is "in another world". Mr Hardman concluded: "Even if the current police investigation comes to nothing, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s bovine lack of remorse for the damage he has inflicted on both the institution and the family has ensured one thing: The King has not yet finished with his brother."