US Congressman Declares Epstein Affair Could Spell "The End of the Monarchy"
A prominent member of the United States congressional committee investigating the Jeffrey Epstein scandal has issued a stark warning that the affair could potentially lead to the end of the British monarchy. Congressman Ro Khanna, a Democrat who championed the Epstein Files Transparency Act that led to the publication of crucial documents, made these explosive comments during an interview with Sky News.
"Most Vulnerable Moment" for the Royal Institution
Congressman Khanna stated unequivocally that he believes this represents the most vulnerable period in the history of the British monarchy. He emphasised that both King Charles III and Queen Camilla should be prepared to answer direct questions regarding their knowledge of the scandal that has engulfed Prince Andrew, the King's younger brother.
"They ought to ask the King and Queen questions, and maybe this will be the end of the monarchy," Khanna declared. He elaborated that if the royal couple cannot provide satisfactory answers or if they appear implicated in any way, it would present a devastating image for the centuries-old institution.
Insufficient Actions and Demands for Accountability
The congressman was particularly critical of the current response from the Royal Family, arguing that merely stripping Prince Andrew of his military affiliations and royal patronages does not constitute adequate accountability. "The King has to answer what he knew, what he knew about Andrew, and just stripping Andrew of a title is not enough," Khanna insisted.
He further demanded that Prince Andrew himself should appear before the US congressional committee to provide testimony. "Andrew needs to come before our committee and start answering questions. I don't think the appropriate punishment is you no longer get to be a Prince. There's got to be more than that," he stated.
Questioning Royal Protocols and Expectations
In a remarkable challenge to royal conventions, Congressman Khanna questioned why members of the Royal Family should be exempt from standard accountability measures. "She wears the same clothes, she eats the same food, she's just a human being, she needs to answer the same questions everyone does," he remarked, referring specifically to Queen Camilla.
He expressed bewilderment at the British custom where questioning the monarch is considered offensive, arguing that in matters of such serious public concern, transparency must override protocol.
Wider Royal Connections Under Scrutiny
While Prince Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing, and there has been no suggestion of involvement by other members of the Royal Family, the investigation has revealed concerning connections. Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted paedophile, was reportedly invited to Buckingham Palace and visited the Balmoral estate.
Furthermore, Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's co-conspirator and convicted sex trafficker, was photographed at Sandringham in the company of Prince Andrew. These associations have raised legitimate questions about the extent of royal connections to the Epstein network.
Congressional Investigation Intensifies
Another Democratic member of the committee, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, echoed the need for thorough investigation, describing the Epstein case as "a very tangled web." When asked if the wider Royal Family should face questioning, she responded: "I think that we should speak to anybody, even if that means that we go that high."
Buckingham Palace's Official Response
In response to mounting pressure, Buckingham Palace has issued a statement acknowledging the King's "profound concern" regarding the allegations surrounding his brother. A palace spokesperson confirmed that "if we are approached by Thames Valley Police, we stand ready to support them as you would expect."
This developing situation represents one of the most significant challenges to the British monarchy in modern history, with a US congressional investigation now directly questioning the institution's transparency and accountability in relation to one of the most notorious scandals of our time.
