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The front pages turned into a tug-of-war between King and heir this week. Prince William first faced negative press over his association with a charity donor reportedly tied to Jeffrey Epstein. The scrutiny quickly widened beyond him, and almost out of nowhere the long-running question of Prince Andrew’s settlement resurfaced. Within hours, King Charles issued a public denial that he had contributed to the payout.

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Prince William’s latest overseas trip was meant to spotlight youth sport and diplomacy. Instead, it reopened a scandal the royal family has spent years trying to outrun. While visiting Saudi Arabia on February 10, 2026, William was questioned in public about Prince Andrew’s links to Jeffrey Epstein. The exchange was brief, but the clip spread quickly online. It showed that distance, time, and carefully worded palace statements have not buried the issue.

The long-running debate over colonial artefacts has reached another turning point. The University of Cambridge has formally transferred ownership of more than 100 artefacts taken from Africa during British military campaigns in the 19th century. The decision marks one of the most significant restitution moves by a major UK institution in recent years and signals a shift in how universities respond to demands for historical accountability.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the billionaire founder of INEOS and co-owner of Manchester United, ignited fierce public backlash after claiming the United Kingdom had been “colonised by immigrants” during a televised interview with Sky News. The remark, delivered while discussing economic and social pressures, quickly shifted attention away from policy debate and toward Ratcliffe’s own record, personal finances, and the accuracy of the figures he cited.

For a long time, the public understanding of Prince Andrew’s 2022 legal settlement was straightforward. Early media coverage widely suggested that the late Queen personally covered the reported £12 million payment and effectively put the issue to rest. The settlement stemmed from a civil lawsuit that Virginia Giuffre filed in the United States, in which she accused Andrew of sexual abuse when she was a minor — allegations he has always denied.

As the Epstein files continue to sully the royal family’s reputation, and as Prince William wraps up a controversial Middle East tour marked by questions over who he met and which donors appear in newly discussed documents, the palace has turned to a familiar strategy: sending Kate Middleton back into public view. Her latest appearance marks only her fifth day of engagements this year, raising debate about timing, optics, and priorities.

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