Prince Andrew loses respect after 2019 Newsnight interview fallout
- Emily Maitlis stated that Prince Andrew 'lost respect' after his 2019 Newsnight interview regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
- The interview led to Andrew stepping back from royal duties, as it was seen as a major disruption to the Royal Family.
- Maitlis warned that the interview did not provide closure for Epstein's victims, suggesting the story remains unresolved.
Emily Maitlis, who conducted the infamous 2019 Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew, stated that the Duke of York 'lost respect' following the broadcast. The interview, which focused on Andrew's relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was widely criticized and described as a 'car-crash' moment. In the aftermath, Andrew announced he would step back from royal duties, citing the Epstein scandal as a significant disruption to the Royal Family. Maitlis emphasized that while there was an out-of-court settlement regarding the allegations against Andrew, it did not provide closure for Epstein's victims. She reflected on the interview's impact, suggesting it might have initiated a 'reset' between the Royal Family and the public. The interview is now the subject of a new drama titled 'A Very Royal Scandal,' featuring Ruth Wilson as Maitlis and Michael Sheen as Andrew. Maitlis expressed her belief that the story surrounding the interview is not yet finished, indicating ongoing complexities and unresolved issues stemming from the scandal.