Prince Andrew has a lot more explaining to do | Letters

The monarchy’s response is far too little, far too late, says Prof Harry Ferguson. And Eddie Duggan asks why the prince paid Virginia Giuffre a vast amount of money when he had never met her

Your article (Prince Andrew’s fall from grace complete as monarchy cuts him loose, 17 October) reflects a wider narrative that portrays the removal of Prince Andrew’s titles as a bold, moral act by the royal family, as though it resolves “the problem of Andrew”. In reality, it is far too little, far too late.

The posthumous publication of Virginia Giuffre’s memoir, along with further revelations from the Jeffrey Epstein files, expose the full extent of Andrew’s actions. Despite his denials, he continued his relationship with Epstein after Epstein’s release from prison, writing: “It would seem we are in this together … keep in close touch and we’ll play some more soon!!!!”