Rachel Reeves insists Prince Andrew must repay any taxpayer money spent on private massages during his tenure as UK Trade Envoy. The 66-year-old royal served in the role for a decade, tasked with advancing British business interests abroad.
Arrest and Investigation Details
Prince Andrew faced arrest last week on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to his association with the late Jeffrey Epstein. Authorities released him under investigation on the same day after questioning him for 11 hours at Aylsham police station in Norfolk. The arrest at his temporary home on the Sandringham estate stemmed from concerns over a potential cover-up of his conduct during his friendship with Epstein.
Andrew has denied all allegations and faces no charges at this time.
Expense Claims Surface
Recent reports highlight claims that Prince Andrew expensed private massages while acting as UK Trade Envoy. In response to questions about repaying any misused public funds, Reeves stated simply, “Of course.”
Reeves Comments on Character Assessments
Cabinet Minister Sir Chris Bryant described Andrew as “rude, arrogant and entitled.” When asked if she agreed, Reeves replied, “Well, I’ve never met [Andrew] and I think that’s probably for the best.”
Related Testimonies
Juan Alessi, former housekeeper for Jeffrey Epstein, testified that Andrew received “daily massages” at Epstein’s Florida residence. Separately, a masseuse claimed she provided Andrew with a naked massage, funded by the Royal Family.
