Overview
- Royal historian Andrew Lownie says that during a taxpayer-funded trip to Thailand in 2001, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor had 40 sex workers brought to his five-star hotel over four days.
- Lownie alleges the conduct occurred while Andrew served as the UK's Trade Envoy during celebrations for the King of Thailand’s birthday and that diplomats facilitated the arrangements.
- The historian states his account has been verified by multiple sources, including a member of the Thai royal family, though the allegation has not been confirmed by authorities.
- Buckingham Palace has begun a formal process to remove his style, titles and honours, with the former duke now referred to as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
- The Palace has served notice to reclaim the Royal Lodge lease, with plans for him to move to alternative private accommodation, as broader scrutiny tied to his Epstein links continues and he maintains his denials.