Prince Andrew Accused of Bringing 40 Prostitutes to thailand hotel During 2001 Trade Envoy Trip
BANGKOK, Thailand – New allegations detail a controversial 2001 trip to thailand by Prince Andrew, then serving as the UK’s Special Representative for International Trade and Investment. Historian Andrew Lownie claims the Prince arranged for as many as 40 prostitutes to be brought to a five-star hotel during a four-day visit ostensibly connected to the party of the Thai King’s birthday. The claims surface as King Charles III initiates proceedings to strip Andrew of his royal title and evict him from the Royal Lodge residence.
The accusations, detailed by lownie in research for a biography of the Duke of York, suggest Andrew exploited his publicly funded trade envoy role for personal indulgence. Lownie asserts that despite warnings from then-Prince Charles regarding Andrew’s behavior, Prime Minister Tony Blair and his ally Peter Mandelson dismissed concerns that Andrew would misuse the position. This revelation adds another layer to the ongoing scrutiny of Andrew’s conduct and raises questions about oversight of royal appointments and expenses.
Lownie alleges Andrew bypassed the British Embassy,opting instead for a luxury hotel during the trip intended to honor the Thai monarch. “Over four days, 40 prostitutes were brought to the hotel. This was facilitated by diplomats and other officials,” Lownie stated. He claims multiple sources, including a Reuters correspondent and a member of the Thai royal family, corroborate these accounts.
The historian contends Andrew’s actions extended beyond personal misconduct, alleging the trade envoy role was leveraged for private business interests. Lownie is now calling for the National Archives to release relevant documents from that period, asserting a “conspiracy of silence” surrounds Andrew’s activities.The unfolding situation marks a further decline in Andrew’s public standing following previous allegations of sexual assault, which he denies, and his removal from royal duties in 2019.
