Prince Andrew will 'never set foot' in America again as he's 'terrified' of Epstein probe

Disgraced Prince Andrew will "never set foot" on American soil again after lawmakers pressed for him to provide testimony under oath regarding his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, although he has not yet been subpoenaed to appear before the US Congress.

The Duke of York, previously nicknamed "Air Miles Andy" for his extensive travel, hasn't visited North America in over a decade and is now reportedly "too terrified" to even consider the journey over fears that he could be questioned about his lengthy relationship with the billionaire convicted paedophile.

Andrew's alleged trepidation about travelling to the States emerged as he was depicted as a "serial sex addict" and flagrant abuser of privilege in a scathing new biography that alleges the Queen knew of his behaviour and "allowed it to happen."

The Prince's brief glimmer of hope to end his self-imposed exile was sparked last month by reports suggesting he might risk returning to international travel after the FBI concluded its investigation into his connections with Epstein.

A Washington insider confided to the Mirror: "If Prince Andrew sets foot on US soil again, he will be met with an avalanche of political, legal and media scrutiny. He knows it and so does Buckingham Palace. The safest option for him is to stay put in Britain and hope the storm dies down. But it won't."

This renewed pressure comes after years of scandal surrounding Andrew's association with Jeffrey Epstein, who died in a New York prison cell in 2019 while facing sex trafficking charges. Documents and testimonies have repeatedly linked the Duke of York to Epstein, including accusations from Virginia Giuffre, which Andrew has strongly denied, that he sexually abused her at age 17.

Andrew settled her US civil case with a multimillion-pound payment without conceding any guilt.

The controversy has been reignited by Trump's move to block the release of the Epstein files, leading to accusations from Washington critics that the administration is protecting high-profile individuals from potential disgrace. This action has intensified demands to bring every one of Epstein's associates back into the public eye.

Even numerous staunch MAGA loyalists have abandoned ship, condemning the president's assertions that the documents represent a "hoax" orchestrated by opposition Democrats. Trump neglects to acknowledge how one of his most despised adversaries, Bill Clinton - who, similar to Trump, maintained close ties with Epstein - served as a Democratic president.

For Andrew, the ramifications could prove severe. Senior diplomatic sources suggest the unofficial travel prohibition may stretch well beyond America, with several Washington allies unlikely to welcome a Royal facing such intense examination.

"He's effectively a grounded duke," one insider revealed. Within palace corridors, advisers are reportedly counselling the prince to stay within the UK and steer clear of any situation that might rekindle public outrage.

The Washington source cautioned: "America isn't safe for him. And with Epstein's shadow still looming, it may never be again."

This emerges as The Rise and Fall of the House of York, penned by author Andrew Lownie, claims the Duke bedded over 1,000 women, smuggled prostitutes into Buckingham Palace, inappropriately touched individuals beneath dining tables, and abandoned "soiled" tissues for personnel to retrieve.

The publication also alleges that Andrew exploited taxpayer-funded international trade missions for personal commercial purposes, received dubious gifts and financial assistance from affluent contacts, and fostered relationships with Epstein.

Author Lownie, who confirmed that Andrew refused to cooperate with this unauthorised biography, suggests the late Queen "knew exactly what was going on and allowed it to happen", whilst King Charles and Prince William have consistently taken a more disapproving stance towards Andrew's conduct.

Prince Andrew has repeatedly refuted any wrongdoing connected to Epstein, faces no criminal allegations from authorities, and has never been named as the focus of any official inquiry.