Prince Andrew’s Thailand Scandal: Historian Claims Former Royal Spent Taxpayer Money on 40 Prostitutes

United Kingdom: Royal historian Andrew Looney has claimed that former Prince Anthony hired 40 prostitutes over four days during a 2001 visit to Thailand—all paid for with taxpayer money. This revelation has thrown Andrew's already tarnished image into further trouble and has intensified demands for the royal family and government to make the files public. 

What are the links related to the royal family?

Another sensational link related to the English Royal Family was added when historian Andrew Looney revealed in his new book and interview that when Prince Andrew went to Thailand as the UK's trade ambassador, he used the official visit for personal pleasures. Looney says “40 prostitutes” were sent straight to the hotel during that four-day stint—and multiple sources have confirmed this claim. This allegation is particularly shocking because the alleged expenditure was incurred from government funds.

Looney has also said that some relevant government documents are still locked in the National Archives and there has been a kind of “conspiracy of silence”; therefore, he has raised the demand for open investigation and publication of files. Critics say that if these criticisms are proven true, it would not only be a case of misuse of public resources but would also be evidence of the moral degradation of the royal reputation. 

What are the allegations that Andrew faces?

While this revelation is not an isolated one—Andrew has already faced several allegations over the years over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and other controversies—this latest allegation has renewed British public outrage. Today Andrew has been stripped of his royal status and public duties; the royal family has also limited their role. This background itself has increased the sensitivity of this claim. 

Why is this important?

Media coverage analysis shows that different outlets (local and international) have questioned the source verification, period context, and availability of official records of Loni's claim. Some reports emphasize that it is necessary for independent investigations of facts and related documents to be made public so that not only sensationalism is established but also impartial conclusions are reached. 

What will be the aftermath?

This matter is important on three levels:

• If found true, the allegations would lead to misuse of public funds and moral marginalization;
• Pressure on accountability and transparency of the royal family will increase, and
• It would be difficult to reach serious conclusions without disclosure of the National

Archives and related documents. That's why both media consideration and official investigation are necessary—and that's why this news has again sparked political and social debate in Britain.