Tony Jones

Activists from the anti-monarchy group Republic staged a protest inside Buckingham Palace displaying images linking Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to Jeffrey Epstein and demanding clarity over what the royal family knew about his conduct. The action comes amid ongoing police investigations into Andrew’s alleged misconduct and reported plans for detectives to travel to the US to interview associates of Virginia Giuffre. Calls for greater transparency have intensified, with MP Sian Berry pushing for reforms to freedom of information rules. Andrew has faced renewed scrutiny following revelations about undisclosed income from properties on his Royal Lodge estate.

Reports suggest that Meghan Markle and her children may join Prince Harry during his UK visit, raising the possibility of a reunion with King Charles despite earlier security concerns. Harry’s trip includes engagements with WellChild and a visit to Birmingham Children’s Hospital, where he highlighted financial pressures on the NHS. Ongoing tensions persist over the family’s security arrangements following Harry’s legal disputes with the Home Office. The week also marks the one-year countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games, with events planned at the NEC involving hundreds of service personnel from multiple nations.