Prince Andrew Gives Up His Titles… But Why Now?
Today, we look at Prince Andrew’s announcement that he is giving up his titles. He has recently come under increased scrutiny over his ties with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after new allegations about his behaviour have emerged. Andrew has always denied any wrongdoing.
Laura and Paddy are away, so Americast’s Marianna Spring and Justin Webb discuss the events leading up to this decision and whether or not this will be the end of the heightened attention towards the former duke.
Plus, Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse joins to look at Volodomyr Zelenksy’s failed attempt to get Tomohawk missiles from the United States after a meeting with Donald Trump
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