Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor 'grim-faced' in new appearance as 'reality' of scandal 'finally kicking in'
Andrew has faced scrutiny after appearing in the newly released batch of Epstein files
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor recently stepped out following the latest batch of Epstein files, and, according to a body language expert, the grim reality of his situation may finally be sinking in.
At the weekend, the 65-year-old former Duke of York drove his Range Rover away from Royal Lodge. He’ll soon vacate the Windsor estate amid the growing scrutiny.
Shortly afterwards, in images obtained by The Sun, he went horse riding near Windsor Castle.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor ‘grim-faced’ in new images
Speaking to The Mirror, body language analyst Judi James said Andrew’s latest appearance reveals the emotional toll the scandal may be taking.
“With his brows raised and little signs of tension in his face as he has one hand on the top of the steering wheel, Andrew has a very glassy-eyed stare here, as though he’s trying to ignore what’s around and in front of him in the real world and place his thoughts elsewhere,” James observed.
She described his expression as “deliberately blank”.
On horseback, his posture shifted between a straight-backed, military stance and a more “slumped” stance.
The reality of his situation might finally be kicking in.
“There are some photos that see him looking slightly slumped and grim-faced as though the reality of his situation might finally be kicking in,” James noted.
It comes after the US Department of Justice released a new batch of files related to Jeffrey Epstein and his crimes last Friday.
Andrew linked to new Epstein files
Images released within the files appear to show Andrew kneeling on all fours over an unidentified woman lying on the floor.
The woman is fully clothed. One image appears to show Andrew touching her stomach, while another shows him looking directly at the camera.
Adding to the growing storm, a second woman has come forward alleging that Epstein arranged for her to spend the night with Andrew in Windsor in 2010. Royal Insider contacted representatives for Andrew on these allegations.
It comes after Andrew faced allegations of sexual assault by Virginia Giuffre. Ms Giuffre alleged she was trafficked by Epstein and made to sleep with Andrew when she was 17.
Andrew has repeatedly denied the allegations.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor scandal
Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has suggested that Andrew should testify before the US Congress over his links to Epstein.
“Anybody who has got information should be prepared to share that information in whatever form they are asked to do that,” Starmer said.
“You can’t be victim-centred if you’re not prepared to do that.”
MP Steve Reed also echoed that view. He argued that Andrew and others named in the files have a “moral obligation” to cooperate.
“They have a moral obligation to share what they knew,” Reed told Sky News. “So that the victims can help find the justice that they’ve been denied for so long.”
Once a senior royal, Andrew lost his remaining royal titles and honours last autumn. He will soon leave his Royal Lodge home. He’ll reportedly move to the Sandringham Estate amid the mounting scrutiny.
Andrew has always vehemently denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein. Being named or pictured among the Epstein files is not an indication of wrongdoing.
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