Nine is revisiting one of the monarchy’s most scrutinised figures tonight with a new special examining the rise and fall of Prince Andrew, as fresh questions continue to hang over his legacy.
Produced in house, Andrew: The Downfall of a Prince draws on insiders, journalists and expert voices to unpack the controversy that continues to follow him and the events that led to his latest reckoning.
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The 9Network presents Andrew: The Downfall of a Prince, at 8.40pm Wednesday, April 15, on Channel 9 and 9Now.
This hour-long special reviews the life of the once royal favourite Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and provides a comprehensive deep dive into the events leading to his sensational recent arrest.
Told through the firsthand accounts of those who worked alongside him, as well as journalists and legal experts who have tracked his career for decades, the program examines the 2026 release of the “Epstein Files” and what it has revealed about allegations of Mountbatten-Windsor’s misconduct in public office during his tenure as a UK trade envoy.
Key highlights include:
- The Chain of Command: Rear Admiral Chris Parry, a former flight commander in the Falklands War, discusses Andrew’s time on board with him as a junior pilot and observes that he saw himself as a prince before he was a naval officer.
- A Military Past: Tom Arnull, a Falklands veteran, offers a look at Andrew’s early military career and his service as a pilot on the same squadron during the 1982 Falklands conflict.
- Trade Diplomacy: Author Catherine Mayer, the only reporter to accompany Andrew on an entire trade mission, reflects on the suitability of his appointment to a diplomatic role.
- Inside the Bubble: Simon Wilson, a former Foreign Office diplomat, shares his experiences with Andrew in Bahrain in the early 2000s, noting the extraordinary behaviour that led staff to coin the nickname “His Buffoon Highness”.
- The Paparazzo Proof: Journalist Annette Witheridge details her 2010 stakeout in New York that resulted in the first photographic evidence of Andrew’s friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
- A Rare Charge: Former Chief Crown Prosecutor Nazir Afzal outlines the complexities of the “misconduct in public office” charge and the significance of a prosecution involving a member of the royal family.
- Expert Analysis: Veteran royal reporters Richard Kay and Ingrid Seward trace Andrew’s trajectory from his public peak following the Falklands War to his disgrace, legal battles, and exile from the royal family.
The special is produced by Nine’s Tracey Hannaford and Alex Chance, with Sonia Serrao serving as editor.
Witness history in review when Andrew: The Downfall of a Prince premieres Wednesday, April 15, at 8.40pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
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