Prince Andrew, Duke of York, has secluded himself in a room following the resurfacing of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal earlier this week.

The news has left the Prince devastated, just a few days into 2024.

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In light of the latest development in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, Prince Andrew is said to be reeling and has chosen to isolate himself from others.

Recently released documents revealed that Gislaine Maxwell’s lawyers were instructed by a U.S. court to search her electronic devices for any mentions of Prince Andrew.

The investigation focused on keywords such as Prince, Andrew, Duke, York, Royal, Underage, Massage, Slave, and s**.

According to a source close to the Duke of York, he has been deeply affected by the recent claims and has withdrawn from public view.

The source stated that Prince Andrew is emotionally overwhelmed and has locked himself away in a room, unsure of how to respond.

His devastation is evident.

The details of the search, which were part of a defamation case brought forward by Prince Andrew’s accuser Virginia Giuffre in 2015, were made public earlier this week.

Giuffre has previously alleged that she was forced to engage in s**ual activities with Andrew on three occasions when she was just 17, including at Gislaine Maxwell’s London residence in 2001.

The court documents also suggest that Prince Andrew was aware of Epstein’s s** trafficking activities and participated in an underage orgy.

Despite these allegations, Prince Andrew vehemently denies any wrongdoing.

The Metropolitan Police has stated that it will assess any new and relevant information related to the case.

However, it is believed that the recently released court documents have further solidified King Charles’s decision to prevent his younger brother from resuming royal duties.

Following an interview with Emily Maitlis in 2019, where Andrew discussed his relationship with Epstein, the Duke of York stepped down from his royal responsibilities.

He was subsequently stripped of his HRH title, military titles, and royal patronages in January 2022.

Since this recent update, there have been speculations about King Charles’s next steps regarding his brother.

It is reported that the King feels a sense of duty towards the late Queen and is determined to prevent Andrew from being cast aside.

This has led to rumors that the monarch is considering evicting Andrew from the royal lodge.

However, sources close to the Duke have claimed that he has a secure lease that guarantees his place at the royal abode.

If Andrew wishes to remain in his 30-room home, where he has resided since 2002, he will need to fund his own security.

In contrast to his father, Prince William believes that Andrew should be permanently excluded from royal duties and have no role within the family.

According to an article in the Mirror, a source revealed William’s sentiment that Andrew should be completely cut off.

The Prince’s seclusion and the ongoing controversy surrounding him continue to captivate public attention.

As the story unfolds, we will keep you updated on any further developments.