Bestselling royal biographer Andrew Lownie joins Joanna Coles for a blistering deep-dive into Prince Andrew’s life, scandals, and the shadowy alliances that brought him down. From explosive allegations of financial corruption at the heart of the monarchy, to his entanglements with Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Donald Trump, Lownie exposes a portrait of greed, privilege, and impunity. With insider accounts, never-before-revealed details, and jaw-dropping stories—from secret business deals to sordid weekends in Thailand—this episode unpacks how the Queen’s favorite son became the royal family’s greatest liability.

00:00 – Intro
02:00 – Why Write About Prince Andrew?
04:50 – Prince Andrew's Impact on the Royal Family
07:20 – Prince Andrew and Royal Corruption
09:20 – The Complicity of the Royal Family
11:30 – The Royal Family's Finances
13:30 – Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump
15:35 – Inside Trump's Head
17:30 – Ghislaine Maxwell and Prince Andrew
19:30 – Prince Andrew’s Sex Addiction and Thailand
22:00 – Prince Andrew's Short Temper
24:45 – Prince Andrew's Disastrous Interview
26:45 – The Queen's Favorite Son
28:45 – Prince Andrew's Fall from Grace
30:00 – King Charles and the Future of Prince Andrew
36:00 – Royal Family Attempts to Undermine Reporting
38:30 – Prince Andrew's Brazzenness
40:30 – Wrap Up

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📺 Episode: 574
🎧 Format: Full Podcast
📅 Date: August 11, 2025
👨‍💼 Guest: Andrew Lownie
🎙️ Host: Joanna Coles

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