In the wake of the explosive scandal surrounding Prince Andrew's ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced royal finds himself once again thrust into the spotlight as a new documentary promises to reignite public scrutiny.
The Duke of York, who has been embroiled in controversy since his ill-fated interview with BBC's Emily Maitlis in 2019, where he attempted to address allegations of sexual assault and rape, now faces further backlash with the upcoming release of Netflix's film, "Scoop."
Scheduled to hit screens in April, the movie delves into the behind-the-scenes dynamics of Prince Andrew's controversial interview, featuring acclaimed actors Gillian Anderson and Billie Piper. With anticipation building for its release, royal expert Ingrid Seward predicts dire consequences for the tarnished prince.
In an exclusive interview with The Sun's Royal Exclusive show, Seward remarked, "I think that Prince Andrew's royal life is over because it's so tainted. It sticks - unless he can find a way of proving his innocence."
Seward's sentiments echo widespread skepticism regarding Prince Andrew's ability to rehabilitate his image, particularly given the gravity of the allegations against him. Despite any potential efforts to exonerate himself, doubts persist among the public, making redemption an uphill battle.
"Even if he did prove his innocence, I’m not sure that people would believe it," Seward lamented. "It’s a really, really unpleasant sticker he's got on him. I think it would be very difficult."