Prince Andrew's ongoing scandal linked to Jeffrey Epstein continues to cast a shadow over the royal family, especially after a 2011 email revealed he was still in contact with Epstein despite publicly claiming to have cut ties in 2010.

The controversy intensified with revelations that Andrew's connections with Epstein led to his stepping back from royal duties in 2019, following Epstein's death in prison that same year.

Public opinion is strongly in favor of stripping Andrew of his remaining royal titles, with 67% supporting such action, though it would require parliamentary approval, which is rarely exercised.

There is ongoing debate about whether Andrew should retain his royal responsibilities, with calls for sanctions and potential removal of titles amid the scandal.

The royal family has limited options to discipline Andrew; while he has lost official duties and his HRH title, he remains a Knight of the Garter, and the palace has historically used subtle methods to manage scandals.

Prince Andrew is unlikely to attend upcoming public events like Christmas at Sandringham, and his appearances are expected to be restricted to private family occasions, reflecting the ongoing fallout.

The palace has historically avoided overtly stripping Andrew of honors, opting instead for discreet measures such as excluding him from ceremonial roles, but the scandal has significantly diminished his standing.

Jeffrey Epstein's death in 2019 was ruled a suicide, and the Duke of York's office has not issued further comments, even as new revelations continue to emerge.

Public opinion polls show 67% support for removing Andrew's titles, with some calling for him to leave the UK amid the controversy.

Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, died in jail in 2019, with official reports citing suicide, but the circumstances remain surrounded by speculation.

The email from 2011 and other revelations suggest Andrew was overconfident about managing the Epstein controversy, believing his social skills could handle the fallout.

Court documents from 2015 alleged that Virginia Giuffre was trafficked to London for sex with Andrew, a claim he has always denied, while Epstein and Giuffre have both died by suicide.