I think the teenage girls were Epstein's private collection, primarily for his own use although he would loan them out. Blackmailing honeypots they were not. Epstein dealt mainly in obtaining information and making important connections. The royal family was not upset with Andrew for bedding yet another tart but for introducing Epstein to people he should not have been allowed near, possibly for money.
The royal family was not upset with Andrew for bedding yet another tart but for introducing Epstein to people he should not have been allowed near, possibly for money.
I think it is more than just strange that the family and/or its intelligence services did not pick up on the danger signals set off by this Epstein character and his network.
Andrew should have been warned off this association in the strongest terms.
If it's a maneuver of classic stupidity, this British royal family is sure to steer for the rocks. You can go back a great number of generations here . . .
The royals usually do keep a close watch on undesirables doing business with members of the family. When Duchess Sophie was new to the family and wanted to continue her public relations business, she attracted a client or two who the family didn't like and made her close the business. Likewise Edward with his movie ambitions.
The British royal family is not stupid but they are not very intelligent either. Totally average in the IQ department which, I suppose, is ideal for the job.
