When I scrolled through Facebook today and stumbled upon this chilling photo from the latest Epstein files dump—showing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (formerly Prince Andrew) crouched on all fours over a fully clothed woman, leering at the camera while touching her stomach—I felt a wave of disgust that solidified what I’ve long suspected: it’s high time we abolish the British monarchy altogether. This isn’t just another embarrassing snapshot; it’s a glaring revelation of the rot at the core of an institution that’s shielded predators like him for far too long.
Let’s be brutally honest here. Andrew’s deep ties to Jeffrey Epstein—a convicted sex offender and trafficker—have been public knowledge for years, yet the monarchy’s archaic privileges allowed him to dodge real accountability. Even after settling a civil sex assault case for millions (without admitting guilt, of course), he clung to royal perks until stripped of his titles in 2022. Now, with these newly released US Department of Justice files from January 2026 exposing emails where Epstein offered to introduce Andrew to a “beautiful” 26-year-old Russian woman and even got invited to Buckingham Palace post-conviction, it’s clear this isn’t isolated misconduct. It’s symptomatic of a system where bloodlines trump justice, morality, and common decency.
Why keep propping up this relic? The monarchy costs UK taxpayers over £100 million annually in security, palaces, and pomp, all while figures like Andrew embody entitlement and exploitation. In a modern democracy, we don’t need unelected figureheads who enable or embody such scandals—scandals that tarnish the nation’s reputation globally. Australia, where I live in Adelaide, has been debating cutting ties with the Crown for years; events like this should accelerate that worldwide. If Andrew’s “true colours” as a lecherous associate of pedophiles don’t scream for reform, what will?
It’s 2026, folks—time to evolve beyond fairy tales of divine right. Republic now! Share if you agree, and let’s pressure leaders to dismantle this outdated farce once and for all.
—Tessa Murphy