Trump Responds To Andrew Losing ‘Prince’ Title Amid Epstein Scandal: “It’s A Terrible Thing”

Donald Trump said he feels “badly” for the Royal Family after King Charles stripped Andrew of his official title over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

The king’s brother, now known simply as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, was stripped of his prince title last week after voluntarily giving up his Duke of York title.

It came after Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir alleged she had sex with Andrew on three occasions as a teenager after being trafficked by Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Andrew has always denied the allegations and strongly denies any wrongdoing.

Trump was speaking to reporters on Air Force One when he was asked about his thoughts on the King’s decision.

“It’s a terrible thing that's happened to the family,” Trump said. “That's been a tragic situation. It’s too bad. I feel badly for the family.”

Giuffre, who died by suicide earlier this year, sued Andrew in August 2021, and while he maintained his innocence, he settled outside of court for a sum believed to be around $15 million.

Her family told the BBC that they were celebrating the victory of Andrew being stripped of his titles but added that it is “not enough.”

“This normal girl from a normal family has taken down a prince. We are so proud of her,” Sky Roberts, Giuffre’s brother, said.

Roberts added, “She is celebrating from the heavens now saying ‘I did it.’”

“She’d be so proud. He’s just Andrew.”

Andrew will also be moving out of his Royal Lodge and is expected to move to the Sandringham Estate, which will be privately funded by the king.

A statement from the palace announcing the removal of Andrew’s title read, “His Majesty has today initiated a formal process to remove the style, titles and honours of Prince Andrew.

“Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. His lease on Royal Lodge has, to date, provided him with legal protection to continue in residence.

“Formal notice has now been served to surrender the lease and he will move to alternative private accommodation.”

“These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him.

“Their Majesties wish to make clear that their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse.”

Trump has also faced scrutiny over his relationship with Epstein, but has denied any knowledge of his criminal activity.

The publication of Epstein’s 50th birthday book earlier this year put the president’s relationship with the disgraced financier back in the spotlight.

Included in the book was a birthday drawing that Trump allegedly included for Epstein. However, he denied ever writing the entry.

The crude message shows a drawing of a nude woman and allegedly has Trump’s signature below the waist to mimic pubic hair.

In the note, there is a fake conversation between Trump and Epstein. “We have certain things in common, Jeffrey,” one part written under “Donald” says.

“A pal is a wonderful thing. Happy Birthday—and may every day be another wonderful secret,” the note concludes.

The Trump administration has faced significant backlash for refusing to release any further Epstein-related files after the Department of Justice concluded he died by suicide and did not keep a client list.

Following intense scrutiny, thousands of files were released by the House Oversight Committee, but around 97% of those files were reportedly already in the public domain.

Royal biographer Andrew Morton told Sky News that he believes there will be further revelations about Andrew to come from the committee.

“Given the fact that Andrew hasn’t been fully comprehensive in his admissions and emails have emerged which go further than his Newsnight interview, I think that will be the fear inside the palace,” he said.

Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna are also leading a bipartisan discharge petition to force the release of all Epstein files.