How I’ll Hold Royals to Account Over Epstein Ties | The Daily Beast Podcast
Andrew Lownie returns to the Daily Beast Podcast to discuss the explosive new paperback edition of his hit book Entitled, revealing how fresh disclosures, newly surfaced Epstein-related material, and a widening police investigation have intensified scrutiny of ex-Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson, and the wider royal family. Lownie argues that what began as a story about one disgraced royal has evolved into a far larger reckoning over privilege, secrecy, and accountability at the heart of the monarchy, while detailing allegations of financial dealings, palace protection, and behind-the-scenes efforts to contain the fallout. He also explains why King Charles may have mishandled the crisis, why Prince William reportedly wants a much tougher approach, what life looks like now for Andrew and Fergie, and why he believes the biggest revelations may still be ahead as more sources come forward and his next book begins to take shape.
00:00 – Prince Andrew Scandal & Royal Cover-Up Allegations
05:04 – How Andrew and Fergie Allegedly Profited from Royal Status
10:00 – The 33,000 Emails, Business Deals & Palace Knowledge
15:15 – Royal Transparency Campaign & Whether Andrew Will Face Charges
20:12 – King Charles, Prince William & The Future of the Royal Family
25:01 – Ghislaine Maxwell Pardon Speculation and Ongoing Epstein Fallout
29:21 – Andrew Lownie’s Next Book and Final Thoughts on the Royal Scandal
#news #podcast #epsteinfiles #princeandrew #ghislainemaxwell
📖 Title: How I’ll Hold Royals to Account Over Epstein Ties
👂 Podcast: The Daily Beast Podcast
📺 Episode: 709
🎧 Format: Full Podcast
📅 Date: June 3, 2026
👨💼 Guest: Andrew Lownie
🎙️ Host: Joanna Coles
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@christinacaley816
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
This was interesting but becoming very repetitive….
@monicadraper2851
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
So enjoy your Podcasts!
@gentiumblue5211
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
what a nonsense about Ascot and Wimbledon.
@KernewekTim
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
Excellent! Subscribed. Such a pity that oberherren English Royals are inviolable. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will continue to be a "flock worrier" and Fergusson and their pups will continue to grift ad infinitum.
@RINGO-j3f
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
RF is a Grifter's Paradise
@RINGO-j3f
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
Andrew is a sleazeball disgrace just like his ex wife, the pair should have been prosecuted decades ago
@valemirche7600
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
What happens with the VirginIsland Papers? The Royal family was mentioned re them?!
@cassl.a.3332
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
Queen Elizabeth was the queen for 70 yeas! She knew exactly what was happening! Quit covering for her!
@TonyJohnston-c6n
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
Andrew Lownie is wonderful! How eloquent ! I have watched him for 3 years and he is the epitome of professionalism and thoroughness !
@bingbamboo3332
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
Love pimm's no. 1 cup!
@mammacia-de3se
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
Does Andrew have dirt on Charles? Would explain why The king is unwilling to deal with his brother.
@bratmamma
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
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@JamieMorlok
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
Tax payers income which support the royal family in any manner has to be made void. All royal families world wide require to study & earn their living. The world is in the 21 century & therefore laws, etc have to match this century. Change is required asap.
@joanrogers6104
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
Really an informative interview, thank you both!
@helenastuart3557
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
She is safer in jail. If she thinks she is going to resume her life as it was she is dead wrong. She will be hounded & harassed, maybe worse. There is no place for her to hide. 🇨🇦 Perhaps Scotland Yard has some questions for her that may put her in legal jeopardy in the UK. At least I’m pretty sure that she would not get a pardon in the UK. She is a depraved individual with zero redeeming qualities. Keep her in her cage where she belongs.
@QueenietheGenie
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
Now they are buying another island I hear. Is this a statement to us that they will do as they please and we the people have no choice because they have the power (the rich)
@temperanceblalock7514
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
When I first heard about ‘Entitled’, I thought it was just tabloid kerfuffle. Boy, was I wrong!! I now have tremendous respect for Andrew Lownie’s research skills, his professional approach to his work, and his writing. From one (amateur) historian to a real pro, thank you so much.
@lilmoniker
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
why does he think the chinese would want the old redheaded bag as a brand ambassador? that's a huge unflattering ass.umption of the average chinese
@debalexander1562
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
It is possible that Sarah Ferguson's "friendships" will dry up now that she has no influence with Royal Family members, with nothing left to trade. UNLESS she has blackmail information that she threatens to disclose.
@Greta-c8v
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
Ibthink thecdaughters should go to peter phillips wedding
@TI_Ted
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
Should Andrew remain at large, without being charged ? Still no ….
@Greta-c8v
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
I dint think dergie knows the word save
@billiederham8398
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
Joanna is an excellent interviewer, obviously highly intelligent and on top of the news. My favorite DB vids are Inside Trump’s Head and anything with Dr. Lownie!
@billiederham8398
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
I loved this episode, and also loved so much that Joanna mentioned Andrew’s wonderful office and the stacks of books. A true historian and scholar! I have read a few of Andrew’s books, and intend to read them all. I love hearing him speak, so calm, even when being challenged by some rather rude interviewers, not you, Joanna. You are wonderful.
@Greta-c8v
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
I dont beleve all that stuff about Beatrice and her husband i think they r ok
@Greta-c8v
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
Qill they knight you?
@susanworona9880
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
I try to see the names of the books while watching.
@supernoodles91
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
Parasites. They're all parasites
@supernoodles91
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
He's having a 'pretty Grim existence'…..good! Who cares?! Virginia Giuffre took her life. I care about his victims. Him? Fuck no.
@QueenietheGenie
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
Why are charges not already leveled against him?
@MelissaWaters-e9m
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
Thank you Andrew. Keep up the great work. Great work also Joanna!!😊
@mrnejdetmustafa4102
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
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@akumaitsumade3162
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
The TRUMP family wants to build a NEW EPSTEIN ISLAND in ALBANIA.
It's the same old story all over again. The EPSTEIN network has been dismantled, and now the corrupt rich are looking for another discreet place to carry out their atrocities. The elites like to hide to commit the worst atrocities in secret.
The world's population must rise up against all these disgusting rich people. Enough is enough.
@pfrost3710
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
Enjoyable show, wonderful energy.Fergie gossip was juicy.😯
@Cottonmouth67
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
Why are we listening tonthis guy???
@catdishjoe3944
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
I wonder how Joanna and Wolff will analyze bb and trump phocon ..will they even mention it..wolff spent ten years close to Epstein, undercover so he could tell us all and not partaking in the u know what..like a saint he was riding on the lolita express up in the cockpit with whirly gig hat on and a big lollipop..how endearing..i bet the wolves are strategizing how to play it with out mentioning Israel..
@tavismaplesden
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
Joanna. How are you able to say “sixty-sixth?? I thought that was impossible for Brits
@newnewhutchison991
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
Why did the king come to the US. Too continue the cover up with Trump
@annishilcock4587
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
I would love to know more about Victoria Hervey, model, socialite and It girl and despite all the evidence of his 'interaction' with very young women what she is getting out of all this in defending Andrew.
@newnewhutchison991
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
To Mr Loni. Please investigate Virginia did not kill herself
@mhmullin
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
Don’t worry about Andrew Lownie’s new material being stolen. I heard him on another podcast mention that he has an extraordinary back up and safety system in place. He is a fantastic guest and please do have him back after the “summer season.”
@kevins6764
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
Many thanks for this.
@Kolinahr1701
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
The film the Trump Organization tried to suppress:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9RweR9EUSg
@MonikaDobberstein
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
Joanna, you once again heaped praise on Tom Sykes today. I, on the other hand, have repeatedly expressed the opinion over the last few months that Tom Sykes does not meet the quality standards expected of a Daily Beast journalist. In my view, he draws his information disproportionately from William's inner circle, thereby becoming his mouthpiece—someone who has repeatedly argued over recent months that Charles should at the very least share power with William, or better yet, abdicate immediately. Furthermore, he actively promotes the idea that William—once he ascends the throne—should strip the Sussexes of their titles. He speaks about the Sussexes in a terribly disparaging, sneering tone, constantly emphasizing that they are irrelevant.
So today, I took the time to tally the breakdown of Sykes's coverage by topic over the last three months—specifically, the subjects of the videos and live segments he has published. Here are the results:
Sussexes: 53%
Yorks: 40%
Charles: 3%
William: 2%
Elizabeth: 1%
Now, it is certainly justifiable that the Yorks currently account for a large share of the coverage, given that they are at the center of a scandal that could potentially bring down the Royal House.
However, the fact that the Sussexes lead by such a wide margin is simply unjustifiable. In Sykes's own view, they are no longer even part of the Royal Family and are supposedly irrelevant. Moreover, there is nothing genuinely new or relevant to report regarding them. The most trivial details—such as the price of tea lights—are exploited purely for clickbait. This is not journalism worthy of *The Daily Beast*.
@ireneNL9349
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
I would respect your action more, and I in principle support it, if you were doing it with the support of a different newspaper. The f*** Daily Mail !! And I know it well, it just goes in the direction which pays best, and it shifts quickly. Right wing supporting parasite, whether it is in the UK or the market it really wants to get into, the USA. I currently live in the EU and the support of Brexit was shameful.
@laurencemacdonald665
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
Isn't Lownie Scottish?
@andreanardi7680
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
"Andrew, formerly known as prince"
Clever, love it
@dagi72164
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
Such an interesting discussion with this historian!
@Martine-u6v
June 4, 2026 at 7:09 pm
Andrew isn’t philips son – that’s why he wasn’t able to reprimand him
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