A new book has claimed that the Queen responded with a single word when Prince Andrew gave her a full account of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Author Gyles Brandreth, a close friend of Prince Philip, writes in 'Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait' that after listening carefully, the Queen said: 'Intriguing.'
Prince Andrew has consistently and strongly denied any wrongdoing. The book details how the Queen swiftly stripped him of his honorary military roles and HRH style, with a senior courtier noting she 'took a firm grip of things.' Brandreth adds that due to the 'cloud hanging over his reputation,' the Queen 'essentially fired her own son.'
Despite this, the Queen continued to stand by Prince Andrew. The book claims she intentionally allowed them to be photographed together during a ride through Windsor Great Park and was later 'glad to have him at her side' at Prince Philip's memorial service. Prince Andrew later spoke of the 'confidence' the Queen showed in him, something he said he would 'treasure forever.'
The book also claims the Queen suffered from bone marrow cancer in her final year, which would explain her tiredness, weight loss, and mobility issues. Her death certificate officially recorded her cause of death as 'old age.'
