28 October 17:01
International
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Prince Andrew, the brother of King Charles III, was involved in a major scandal after hosting Harvey Weinstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Jeffrey Epstein at the Royal Lodge, his residence in Windsor, in 2006. This occurred two months after an arrest warrant had been issued for Epstein for sexual offenses. Although it was known that the three were present at a masquerade ball for Princess Beatrice's birthday, the details of their visit to Andrew's private residence were not known. Prince Andrew, who has been living rent-free in a luxurious mansion since 2003, has tried to distance himself from the controversies surrounding the sexual abuse allegations made against him by Virginia Giuffre. Although he denies the allegations, he recently relinquished his royal title but continues to be criticized for his extravagant lifestyle.