Explosive New Claims Rock the Royals: Historian Says Prince Andrew Had 40 Prostitutes Delivered to His Luxury Thai Hotel During Taxpayer-Funded Trip — All Revealed in Shocking New Podcast
A bombshell claim has sent shockwaves through royal circles after historian and author Andrew Lownie alleged that Prince Andrew had 40 prostitutes brought to his five-star hotel during a taxpayer-funded trip to Thailand. The explosive accusation, revealed on the Daily Mail’s new investigative podcast, adds yet another layer to the Duke of York’s long-running controversies.
According to Lownie — who has written extensively on the Royal Family, including biographies on Edward VIII and the Mountbatten dynasty — the Duke’s trip, intended as an official engagement, allegedly turned into a hedonistic escapade. The historian claims that Andrew’s entourage arranged for dozens of sex workers to visit the royal’s luxury hotel over a span of just four days.
“It was extraordinary,” Lownie said in the podcast. “Sources told me that about 40 women were brought in and out of the hotel suite. This was during a trip funded by the British taxpayer.”
Lownie, known for his meticulous research and willingness to challenge royal narratives, said the alleged incident occurred in the early 2000s — a period when Prince Andrew was still carrying out official duties on behalf of the Crown. The claims, if true, could reignite long-standing debates about his conduct and the oversight of royal spending during his tenure as Britain’s “trade ambassador.”
The historian did not disclose the identities of his sources but said the information came from individuals with direct knowledge of Andrew’s movements and staff at the hotel. While the Daily Mail podcast stopped short of providing corroborating evidence, the shocking details have already sparked widespread media interest and public outrage.
The Duke of York, who has faced intense scrutiny since his 2019 BBC Newsnight interview regarding his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has not yet responded to the latest allegations. Buckingham Palace has also declined to comment, continuing its long-standing practice of remaining silent on personal matters involving the Duke.
Social media erupted after the podcast aired, with many users expressing disbelief at the alleged scale of Andrew’s behavior — and anger that the trip was funded with public money. “If even half of that is true, it’s beyond disgraceful,” one commenter wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Others questioned why these claims are only now emerging, decades later, and called for further investigation.
Andrew Lownie, for his part, insists he stands by his reporting. “People need to understand how the system worked — and how little accountability there was,” he said.
The revelations come at a sensitive time for the Royal Family, which has spent years trying to distance itself from the Duke’s scandals. Insiders say the Palace is desperate to prevent further embarrassment as King Charles attempts to modernize the monarchy’s image.
Whether these allegations will lead to any formal investigation remains uncertain. But one thing is clear — Andrew Lownie’s latest claims have once again dragged Prince Andrew’s troubled past back into the global spotlight.
