Prince Andrew is facing mounting pressure to move abroad as controversy surrounding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein intensifies.

The Duke of York, 65, announced last Friday (October 17) that he would no longer use his royal title and would relinquish his remaining honours. The move followed renewed scrutiny over his long-standing connection to the late convicted sex offender.

Over the years, Andrew has repeatedly denied allegations of sexual assault made by Virginia Giuffre, who claimed she was trafficked by Epstein and forced to have sex with the prince in the early 2000s. Giuffre tragically took her own life in April, shortly before the release of her upcoming posthumous memoir.

In a statement issued through Buckingham Palace, Andrew reiterated his denial, saying: “As I have said previously, I vigorously deny the accusations against me.”

The prince stepped back from royal duties in 2019 after his disastrous BBC Newsnight interview, in which he attempted to defend his friendship with Epstein. Three years later, he reached an out-of-court settlement with Giuffre in the US, paying an undisclosed sum without admitting liability. Around the same time, he was stripped of his military titles and royal patronages and has remained largely out of the public eye since.

Calls for Andrew and Sarah Ferguson to Move Abroad

Following the latest developments, royal commentators are urging Andrew to start a new life outside the UK.

Speaking on The Sun’s Royal Exclusive Show, royal author Ingrid Seward said the scandal “won’t go away,” while commentator Phil Dampier added: “If I was him, I would go and live somewhere else. I’d say, ‘I’m not wanted anymore, it’s obvious I have no future here.’ Start a new life while you can.”

Richard Fitzwilliams told Royal Insider that the idea of Andrew and Sarah Ferguson leaving Britain “would be manna from heaven for the royal family,” suggesting exile could help limit the damage to the monarchy’s reputation.

“This is a massive scandal,” Fitzwilliams warned. “It will worsen when Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir is published and more material emerges from the Epstein files.” He also recommended that the couple downsize from their 30-room Royal Lodge residence in Windsor.

Sarah Ferguson has faced her own controversies. A resurfaced 2011 email revealed she once described Epstein as a “supreme friend,” allegedly sent just weeks after promising to cut ties with him. A spokesperson later claimed the message was sent under duress after Epstein threatened legal action for defamation.

With growing pressure and worsening headlines, royal watchers believe Andrew’s best option may be to step away completely — not just from public life, but from Britain itself.