'Prince Andrew was smiling and laughing': Insider reveals truth on Newsnight interview

“It was all smiles and fun.”
Photographer Mark Harrison explains what it was like behind the scenes during the explosive NewsNight interview with Prince Andrew.
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[@MommaBirdd]

Prince Andrew lacks so much self awareness.

[@SmashPhysical]

Just came here to say this.

[@waheex]

no sweat for him

[@thechunkyone7118]

A lifetime of never been told no or not being tokd that he speaks 💩

[@mjrussell414]

He doesn’t need any - he’s a royal prince you don’t you know. He’s got staff for that…

[@bokhans]

“Like a walk in the park”. That was fast! Smart lady!

[@andyroo9381]

These "behind the scenes" details are always savory to hear. Sometimes there is a story, behind the story.

[@hilarymorrison8211]

Prince A Andrew is the worst of the worst of royal family.

[@Dmanz67]

Such an honourable chap.

[@anonUK]

Almost too honourable....

[@delhog6161]

I totally agree he is a very honourable chap👍

[@user-oo8xp2rf1k]

​@@anonUK I'm not sure if people are being sarcastic. It strikes me as perfectly plausible that as he gets hit on a lot he didn't really find it surprising when a lady hit on him ( the lady apparently had sex with him on the orders of her boss, and got a picture). He's probably just to trusting - hence interview. I would trust him with my life and I wouldn't trust the BBC feed my goldfish. Perhaps I'm wrong and apologies if I have annoyed anybody with this post . The internet is a robust debate place and this is not a personal attack on any reader.

[@mimsicle1]

Some people grow older but not wiser.

[@BOBBOBBOBBOBBOBBOB69]

This is the norm.

[@pgs1796]

Its excruciating to watch, how anyone could away walk from the same seemingly thinking it had all run swimmily beggars belief.

[@steveburke7675]

He's clueless...but...raised in that system anyone would be.

[@TesterAnimal1]

Not only raised in privilege, but within that system, a spoiled little favourite. Absolutely toxic.

[@andybrice2711]

I'm not sure that quite explains it. The other princes and princesses may be rather odd, but they don't all seem like complete psychopaths.

[@ed-te1fp]

They are directly exposed to the media since birth, and all of them are trained in media relations and media management, far more than normal people. This guy was just a bit arrogant and not especially smart, a bad combination.

[@jamesdrynan]

The poor deluded Prince thinking all was well reminded me of Orwell's quote: " The past was erased, the erasure was forgotten, the lie became the truth. "

[@BIBIWCICC]

He is only able to be so blatant because he is. Protected and above the law. This needs to change if it’s a sexual offence you should not be allowed to settle out of court, it must go through the legal process no matter what.

[@tlb2970]

How about Hawwy and the wife, they should be in jail too

[@lisamyles9503]

@@tlb2970and why is that? Just because you don’t like them? Grow up.

[@andyroo9381]

The United States FBI did ask him for a deposition. I believe the lawyers for Virginia Giuffre also tried to serve him a subpoena, several times. I think if he leaves the UK, he might be arrested by the FBI and charged with a crime. Who knows.

[@noellarash367]

Lol…The “POMPOUS “Self/Entitled” Prince got caught… Looks good on him… bet ..he’s sweating now

[@kurman4749]

In Britain with a Royal involved? You must be joking!

[@auntylinda7640]

I blame the old queen and Prince Phillip myself. Andrew was indulged from day one. He was his mothers favourite. Spoilt rotten.

[@user-sp1jx5de2s]

Teddy bear collection for his underaged girlfriends. It all makes sense now. Hope they don’t leave him not supervised with family who are underaged

[@delhog6161]

She was 17yrs & 9 months old at the time. But you will soon be eating your words when it’s proven she lied about it all.

[@taraalan1131]

@@delhog6161Do you really think that she was the only one ? His friendship with Epstein was over years.

[@Wesmin]

@@delhog6161 Keep on denying reality. The grand old Duke of York, he had 12 million quid. He gave it to someone he’d never met, for something he never did.

[@margaretmunce1501]

@@taraalan1131exactly

[@RNDM-nd7tj]

well at least he wasnt sweating

[@user-ux4km9uy8v]

andy though he could tell the peasants anything like they rf did for centuries, what a creep

[@delhog6161]

The name calling speaks volumes!

[@user-ux4km9uy8v]

@@delhog6161 what would you call him

[@user-bd3cy2xk6y]

In no way are we peasants! And since you haven't noticed the Royal Family don't tell us what to do. We are a Parliamentary democracy with elected MPs and the Monarch does what it says. We vote!

[@user-ux4km9uy8v]

@@user-bd3cy2xk6y they just tell us lies

[@jolantamsk3894]

Andrew is a lost case …

[@delhog6161]

Really, have you met the Prince of York. One question do you know how much money he made England?

[@jolantamsk3894]

@@delhog6161 Any idea how much he costs? a usless man that he is!

[@avm9647]

Interesting that everyone including Duke of York had to wait for Emily!

The dishwasher comes with a 12 month warranty... not so, Andrew.

[@StillAliveAndKicking_]

Apparently he needed regular servicing, with lots of lubricant.

[@delhog6161]

@@StillAliveAndKicking_ saying comments like that not for much longer hopefully!

[@mrmouse7642]

Clearly a consummate professional photographer, a master of his trade. Respect.

[@janwhite6038]

The habit he had, is not the sort that goes away. Where isctge police investigation. Who is protecting this despicable man. Children need protecting from people like him

[@delhog6161]

Since when has a 17yr old been a child? Snow White

[@janwhite6038]

You obviuosly share the same princely habits. Are you into 17 year old as well? ​@delhog6161

[@ordinaryman2299]

theres no cure for paedophilia !!!

[@alexperriman9298]

​@@delhog6161A seventeen year old is certainly a child in the eyes of her parents. Would you be smiling if it were your daughter? Good grief..

[@jessiemacgregor1357]

I don't trust Andrew at all or any of the York's not one of them. Him in particular and equally Eugeni

[@bethcox6940]

I completely agree with you and eugeni 💜

[@auntylinda7640]

Makes me wonder what MM has on Andrew and subsequently his daughters🤔

[@hughofIreland]

Very appropriate. Of course, the Duke of York thought that you were going to be the “dish washer.”

[@Julie-hf4ch]

what did prince Andrew intended to express by mentioning at the end of the walk through the room about 'the park in New York'?

[@AlexAndra-jh6hv]

Emily Maitliss had said that the interview had gone 'like a walk in the park', which is an English phrase for 'very well'. But in this case that phrase had a very different subtext: she was referencing Andrew's notorious walk in Central Park with Epstein, and the photograph. Andrew was merely signalling that he got the 'joke'.

[@StillAliveAndKicking_]

The grand old Duke of York, he had ten thousand men, that’ll make the front page when it gets out. I normally avoid royal stories, but in this case I’d love to know the full truth. He’s either guilty as sin, or incredibly thick and naive.

[@TT_1221]

He's both guilty and thick. Detached from the consequences of his actions, like all Royals. They live in a different world. The world of them and us. Servants and Privilege.

[@StillAliveAndKicking_]

@@TT_1221 I like the sound of that, guilty and thick.

[@delhog6161]

Your nursery rhymes speaks volumes!

[@TesterAnimal1]

Both.

[@delhog6161]

@@TT_1221 you’ve got a big chip on your shoulder ☹️

[@joanneel9708]

Very Interesting…👏👏👏👏

[@Sandy-wr5jr]

I see Andrew with his arm around a young lady and I believe it to be true. I am not a robot !!

[@garymackay4268]

He needs to tell the truth simple as that I'm sick to my back teeth with these liars that run this country

[@PassiveAgressive319]

In my lowly life waiting for a dishwasher delivery is waay more important. You usually get a 12 hour window so you don’t leave the house😅😅😅

[@StillAliveAndKicking_]

You didn’t grow up surrounded by fawning toadies and snivelling sycophants? You poor thing.

[@alexnelson9512]

*First, it's 15-minute cities and then 12-hour windows - the control just gets better!*

[@albacan]

Who ever took the monarchy seriously?

[@delhog6161]

100yrs ago you wouldn’t have said that. A comment like that must mean you’re not from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇬🇧💪

[@briancooper4232]

​@delhog6161 110 years ago they were called Sachs Coburg...the royal family changed it to Windsor during WW1 due to the number British soldiers being killed by the Germans...Public opinion was against the because they were German/Prussian....they royal family are German...apart from Philip...he was Greek.. The royal family are about as English as a Big Mac..

[@alexnelson9512]

*_Virtually everybody - the lower orders, especially! The majority has always known its place within society!_*

[@delhog6161]

Which one’s the Duke of York 🤔 is he the one who’s bringing the dishwasher 😂😂🇬🇧👍

[@crocadoodle7101]

Yes. They say it will be delivered tomorrow sometime between 8am and 2 pm. There is your day fully booked waiting for the dishwasher to be delivered. That is how we regular folk live.

[@gerrywood3584]

Randy andy😊

[@pegitwillcomebacktoyou]

All part of the pantomime, Times in it too (as usual)!

[@delhog6161]

🤔?

[@Ronin4614]

Dear God, Randy Andy really has no idea regarding his behaviors and the their impact. He shouts made to wear a dunce hat for the next ten years.

[@user-qx2pd2yh7k]

💞✌️😎

[@GerardGrover]

PRINCE PAEDO

[@delhog6161]

Wow sooo original !

[@alexnelson9512]

@@delhog6161 _You keep wasting your time - you obviously love Andrew and the whole lovely royal family._

[@techtinkerin]

Pay to get out of jail time. Okay for some.

[@univerz1175]

Seems like Andrew and his crew were also totally ignorant and oblivious.

[@dewetrobertson1752]

Prince not very bright

[@eminbc]

I'm not a monarchist and no feeling about Harry and Meghan. But it does seem aside from entitlement that there is a bit of a cruel streak in that family.

[@monkeyboy8424]

With illness (sadly) in the Royal family, expect the Duck of York to return and resume feeding from the publicly funded Royal trough.

[@jessiemacgregor1357]

No he cannot return as a working Royal he's as bad or worse than Harry.

[@libbyworkman3459]

@monkeyboy8424. King Charles does not love his brother Prince William does not like his uncle.

[@t1n4444]

Andrew who?

[@TukikoTroy]

He used to be somebody.

[@delhog6161]

@@TukikoTroy and still is if you look were he lives!

[@melodymacken9788]

Precisely.

[@justinsmith4562]

Prince Andrew

[@t1n4444]

@@justinsmith4562 Who?

[@waynesworld7804]

Can you move the microphone in future? I found it disconcerting to watch the interviewer when half her face was covered. Otherwise, great!

[@frankedward4556]

Andrew isnt the brightest and was found wanting. Arrogance Only gets you so far even if you are Royalty.

[@thegroovyhead]

Bad Titles Sometimes, ancient places' honoured names, Are given, forever, to brutes and cheap dames. The good represent the titles of these lands' With the care and dignity history demands. However, there are many a titled nightmare, For example "old Randy" and the "spouse of spare." Dishonouring the house whose wide open doors By birth or fortune opened, in wealth and splendour. The people of Sussex and York lament Their names being flaunted without their assent. The world must look to those of gracious worth, Swallow the bitter pill, and ever walk forth.

[@eastwest1362]

what a richard head.

[@alphonseaardvark2701]

hey boyo. back off.

[@DirtySanchez658]

Andrew who ? Most people in the world have no idea who this is..

[@massimosquecco8956]

poor Mommy Betty...the second!

[@Nick-Gye]

Andrew for Governor General of Australia. A natural fit, sort of like Edward 8 and the Bahamas

[@tommo01]

Why does this chap keep talking about a past event in the present tense?

[@lewisdean22]

Stop talking over each other

[@stephenfermoyle4578]

was there a point?

[@dougieranger]

She’s gorgeous.

[@delhog6161]

Did you spank the money 😂😂😂

[@dougieranger]

@@delhog6161 I donated £12m because I did nothing.

[@joshgee8714]

SIMP

[@moperson1]

PeterGate?

[@Gennettor-nc8kx]

He who is without sins cast the first stone.....

[@TheKujonPT]

His traumatic inability to sweat (that time) was a result of a war injury. Why do many consider it is ridiculous?

[@kkpenney444]

Because he's lying.

[@TheKujonPT]

@@kkpenney444 Reversely. They lie about him.

[@kkpenney444]

@@TheKujonPT You're pathetic.

[@simontemplar404]

The premise of this commentary is bull. Of course the interviewing staff made the mark feel at home and even got him laughing. They would hardly be waving crosses at him and munching garlic. They wanted content and they got content. Naive load of tosh.

[@delhog6161]

Well said sir 👏👏👏👏👏

[@duncanboyd7835]

Randy Andy lol. Wot an absolute bell end. What goes round comes round, bit like a pizza delivery from woking.

[@hussainamina]

The RF are in desperate need of assessments for autism. They’re in a powerful position and what they do & say bares heavily on our country on the international stage.

[@delhog6161]

You should know judging by your name!

[@billpugh58]

I dont understand this whole video. so didnt engage.

[@johoff457]

Andrew is naive but unfortunately a lot of people mistake this for guilt.

[@user-bd3cy2xk6y]

It seems to be true that one of those ladies sat on his lap uninvited but beyond that is unproven accusations. In any case a 17 year old professional entertainer on a salary is not a child. She was an employee.

[@nadiawest7461]

Legal age to start work in England is 16 , it doesn't make someone automatically an adult because they have a job. You can be a minor and still work, under the age of 18. To engage in sexual acts with a minor is illegal, whether employee or not.

[@marlenewolffe4613]

Sorry, why cannot leave him alone.

[@dennishumphries5610]

Agreed, in solitary confinement please

[@ednamitchell9821]

Why are you raking up old news isn't there anything new for you to talk about

[@delhog6161]

Well said 👏👏👏👏👏

[@michaelpower4372]

They only other thing is Harry and Meghan. Thats old news but royalist keep bringing them up.

[@TysonGould-td2wh]

The Windsors arnt the real Royal Family the Real Royal Family is house of Gould Son and Campbell

[@justinsmith4562]

Sure buddy hahaha

[@TT_1221]

The media making the story about themselves .... as usual. And its ridiculous making a movie of this interview. Memorializing an event that hasn't even been processed yet and is an ongoing issue in the courts.

[@delhog6161]

You missed the TW from the front of your name😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@delhog6161]

Your so right TT 👍

[@dickwhelehan8757]

Not ongoing deluded one. Andrew settled and paid virginia Duffray £12,000,000 of your queens/public tax to not take him to court. He paid , He guilty , He finished.

[@user-rl8mq9uf7b]

The prince is innocent though

[@CAL-zq3dk]

He paid millions to make sure he was 😂

[@mervinprone]

He was a womanizer, this wasn’t a secret, Andrew never showed any preference for underage girls, in fact, he had a lot of older girls. It’s not a crime to like women. It was Epstein who provably targeted underage girls and he was apparently pretty good at hiding it because it wasn’t just Andrew who was involved with Epstein. It was anyone and everyone. Aside from the 17 year old girl, who was of legal age in The UK, there’s no evidence he was with anyone younger.

[@bokhans]

Try to do things legal in the UK in a country where it’s illegal and claim it’s ok back home and see what happens! 🤦‍♂️ who pays you to protect a prince, what’s in it for you or is it you have the same urge?

[@mervinprone]

@@bokhans It’s illegal to have a glass of wine in Saudi Arabia, different country, different laws. Where he runs into the law is the trafficking aspect. But it’s legal for a 17 year old to give consent in the uk. He’s probably been advised to deny everything because of the trafficking implication and for the embarrassment of having been associated with Epstein. If it’s legal, it’s none of anyone’s business and by the way, he’s never been charged with a crime. There’s nothing in UK or US law that would prevent him from being charged.

[@Julie-hf4ch]

I agree with you..he was a single man, maybe he didn't even know her age and maybe she did lie in fact about her age to prince Andrew. there is more to it, but he cannot talk about it as it happened because putting himself at that place in time would be as confessing guilt. people are quickly judging. not sure if he was a womaniser..his wife was caught cheating, because of her their marriage broke down and this would have never happened to him if he had a wife to keep the marriage together. he married the wrong woman. can a young man live without women and punish himself forever after a divorce??

[@Lynnefromlyn]

@@Julie-hf4choh for heaven’s,sake! How naive! How totally ignorant of the facts. And so ready to blame his wife too…not that she’s an innocent but he is the criminal. Nasty man, hated by all those who had to work for him.

[@EileenJohnson-tg3rt]

It cost the Qween millions of Pounds for the girl to keep her mouth shut

[@user-jb9ty5ds7r]

The delicate creep is exposed, but gets to live the life of Riley at taxpayers expense..... we are suckers.

[@PlatoCubano]

Wince Untrue, Duke of Pork.