Prince Andrew is reportedly living in fear over the possibility of arrest if he ever steps foot in the United States again. The Duke of York, who has been embroiled in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal for years, is now avoiding travel outside the UK amid renewed calls for an FBI probe.
According to royal insiders cited by The Sun via GB News, Andrew is deeply concerned that visiting the U.S. could result in legal trouble. His close friend revealed, “He is terrified if he goes to America he could be arrested, face civil action, or be subpoenaed.”
Once known as “Air Miles Andy” for his frequent travels, the disgraced royal is now effectively grounded. Sources claim he will “never risk going to America again,” fearing that authorities may take action against him.
The controversy surrounding Prince Andrew stems from his alleged ties to Epstein, the convicted sex offender who died in jail under mysterious circumstances. Andrew has always denied any wrongdoing, but his reputation took a major hit after his disastrous BBC interview in 2019.
Since then, Andrew has maintained a low profile and has barely left Britain in the past six years. The only time he traveled outside the country was to Bahrain, where he reportedly has close connections.
The renewed fears come as Kash Patel, a former intelligence official under Donald Trump, vowed to “do everything” to uncover the full extent of the Epstein case. This has sparked fresh concerns that Andrew’s name could be dragged back into the spotlight.
For now, Andrew remains at Royal Lodge in Windsor, where he lives with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson. He rarely ventures beyond his estate, and sources say he is determined to avoid any situation that could expose him to legal risks.
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His daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, have also distanced themselves from the controversy, focusing on their own lives and families. While they remain supportive of their father, they have largely avoided public discussions about the scandal.
Despite Andrew’s attempts to stay out of the headlines, calls for further investigations into Epstein’s connections have not died down. The Duke of York settled a lawsuit with Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein’s accusers, in 2022, but the details of that settlement remain shrouded in secrecy.
Andrew’s legal troubles have also impacted his royal standing. After stepping down from royal duties in 2019, he has struggled to regain any form of public acceptance. King Charles and Prince William have reportedly made it clear that he will not return to frontline royal duties.
His ongoing exile from royal life has left him increasingly isolated, with few allies willing to defend him. Even his close friendship with the late Queen Elizabeth II did little to shield him from public backlash.
As investigations into Epstein’s network continue, Andrew’s fears of legal consequences seem unlikely to fade anytime soon.
With the FBI under renewed pressure to act, the Duke of York may find himself trapped in Britain indefinitely, unable to escape the shadow of one of the biggest scandals to rock the royal family.
