'There’s a Sort of Giant Cover-up That’s Not Just the Palace, it’s Actually the Government Itself'

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'There’s a Sort of Giant Cover-up That’s Not Just the Palace, it’s Actually the Government Itself'

My interview with Sonia Poulton about the updated paperback 'Entitled', the revelations since publication and what needs to happen next.

Andrew Lownie

Jun 22, 2026

I enjoyed my discussion with Sonia Poulton, who has followed my work on Andrew and the Yorks from the early stages. We discussed how the publication of Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York, the Epstein files and Virginia Giuffre’s story helped create a tipping point in public understanding of Andrew’s behaviour and the wider questions it raises about how Andrew was allowed to act with impunity for so long.

We also talked about the financial revelations at the heart of the book, including Andrew’s time as trade envoy, the role of wealthy friends and backers who accompanied him on taxpayer-funded trips, and the extraordinary difficulty of obtaining information that should, in my view, be in the public domain. As I said to Sonia, I’ve filed hundreds of Freedom of Information requests and not a single one has answered the questions that I asked.

Finally, we looked at the police investigations, the need for a proper parliamentary inquiry, and the growing pressure for greater transparency around the Royal Family’s finances and business interests, pressure that is finally having an effect on the King and Prince William, who are at least moving in the right direction with the upcoming release of their tax returns.

The updated paperback is out now and is a Number One Sunday Times Bestseller! Order your copy here with 50% off!

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