Angela Rayner seeks to block Prince Andrew from royal duties

Angela Rayner, the Deputy Prime Minister of the UK, labeled Prince Andrew a 'nonce' and actively sought to prevent him from standing in for King Charles, as detailed in the upcoming book 'Get In' by Patrick Maguire and Gabriel Pogrund. Following King Charles's ascension to the throne, Rayner aggressively lobbied civil servants and Buckingham Palace to have Andrew removed from the list of royal deputies due to his controversial ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Despite Andrew's claims of severing ties with Epstein, recently uncovered emails suggest he remained in contact until February 2011. Rayner reportedly expressed her concerns in private meetings, stating she could not support Andrew's role in public life, given the allegations against him. The book highlights her determination to address what she deemed a significant issue for the government. Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing related to his past associations.