A British tabloid is reporting the United States has officially demanded Britain hand over Prince Andrew to be formally questioned over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
There are reports the Department of Justice has informed UK officials that the Duke of York is embroiled in a criminal investigation for the
first time. Prince Andrew has refused to be questioned by New York prosecutors in the past and has strongly denied any wrongdoing. Image: Getty
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