Prince Andrew, Sandringham, and Another Ugly Allegation (5/14/26) - The Epstein Chronicles

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Podcast Summary: The Epstein Chronicles
Episode: Prince Andrew, Sandringham, and Another Ugly Allegation (5/14/26)
Host: Bobby Capucci
Release Date: May 14, 2026

Episode Overview

In this episode, host Bobby Capucci discusses new and damning allegations against Prince Andrew, focusing on a claim that he kicked his own dog in the head during a gathering at Sandringham, as revealed by royal biographer Andrew Lowney. The episode explores how this fresh allegation fits a pattern of disturbing behavior and lack of accountability, connecting the incident to Andrew’s association with Jeffrey Epstein and allegations of abuse. Bobby critiques the culture of protection around Prince Andrew and calls for a full, unflinching investigation into his conduct.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Immediate Reaction to Dog Abuse Allegation

Bobby opens with incredulity and anger about the new claim that Prince Andrew kicked his dog:
- "What sort of piece of shit kicks a dog? Well, I guess a sort of piece of shit that would be hanging out with Jeffrey Epstein and abusing underage girls, that same kind of scumbag." — Bobby (00:32)
He ties animal cruelty to a broader personal critique:
- "An absolute scumbag. One of the biggest examples of wasted privilege in the history of the world. And I hate nothing more than wasted privilege." (01:00–01:20)

2. Details of the Sandringham Incident

The story comes from royal biographer Andrew Lowney, who told Palace Confidential that Prince Andrew kicked his dog in the head at a barbecue in his 20s, because the dog grabbed a sausage roll. A close friend of the Royal Family was shocked and confronted Andrew.
Notable addition: Prince Philip later thanked the man for speaking up but did not confront Andrew himself.
- "Prince Philip came up to him and said thank you. That needed to be said and I'm glad you said it. But Lowney queried why the late Duke of Edinburgh didn't just say it to his son directly." — Bobby (03:45)
Bobby’s analysis: The Queen’s enabling role may have prevented open reprimands within the family.

3. Criticism of Culture of Enabling and Protection

Bobby contends:
- "It's uncomfortable for people to understand that the Queen played a gigantic role in protecting and enabling Prince Andrew, but she most certainly did." (05:00)
He addresses the pattern: "When people show you who they are, believe them the first time. And the ex-Duke has been showing us who he is for a long time now." (06:20)
Bobby calls out Andrew for failing to assist investigations or take responsibility.

4. Pattern of Misconduct and Lack of Accountability

The episode details Andrew’s continued relationship with Epstein even after his 2008 conviction, his loss of royal titles, and his forced eviction from the Windsor Royal Lodge.
Concerning criminal exposure: Bobby discusses allegations that Andrew shared confidential information with Epstein as Trade Envoy and used his position for personal gain.
- "I think there's ample evidence that Andrew was passing classified information to Jeffrey Epstein and probably other people... So yeah, my guess is Prince Andrew was deep in it." (10:30)

5. Public Demand for Thorough Investigation

Bobby argues for a robust, “no stone unturned” investigation, expressing frustration at the lack of full inquiry in any jurisdiction related to Epstein's network.
"What I think people want is a robust full investigation that leaves no stone unturned. And up until this point, we definitely haven't had that… nowhere." (08:15)
Emphasizes that wanting accountability is not a witch hunt: "Nobody's out here saying that anybody that ever met Epstein should go to prison." (07:55)

6. Recent Revelations and Evidence

Bobby references recent photo releases and alleged documentation tying Andrew closer to Epstein, including claims of passing classified UK information and new financial scandals (e.g., a $750,000 fraudster's “gift” to Andrew).

7. Moral Outrage and Need for Justice

Bobby stresses the depth of Andrew’s betrayal of public trust:
- "This dude is one of the worst. And that's because he had the whole world. Anyway, he didn't need what Epstein was offering. But his greed and his disgusting proclivities pushed him to it." (12:00)
He underscores the wider consequences and the need for justice:
- "He should have protected people from this… You have daughters of your own, buddy. Are you kidding?" (12:45)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Prince Andrew’s Character:
- "You blow your daughter's birthday off to go hang out with Epstein. You know, the whole thing. And then we find out that not only are you a woman abuser, but you abuse animals as well." — Bobby (00:55)
On Privilege and Accountability:
- "One of the biggest examples of wasted privilege in the history of the world. And I hate nothing more than wasted privilege." (01:10)
On the Royal Family’s Enabling Culture:
- "The Queen played a gigantic role in protecting and enabling Prince Andrew, but she most certainly did." (05:00)
On Public Expectations:
- "What I think people want is a robust full investigation that leaves no stone unturned." (08:13)
On Personal Outrage:
- "Kicking a dog. With everything else we now know about Andrew, it really wouldn't surprise me. And me either, sister, neither." (11:20)

Timeline & Timestamps of Important Segments

00:30–02:45 — Bobby’s intro and visceral reaction to the dog abuse allegation; framing Andrew’s character.
03:00–05:30 — Details on the Sandringham incident, testimony by Andrew Lowney, and Prince Philip’s passive role.
05:40–07:00 — Discussion of enabling within the Royal Family, referencing the Queen’s protection of Andrew.
07:15–08:30 — Call for a full investigation; review of Andrew’s conduct post-Epstein conviction.
08:45–11:00 — Overview of new evidence: released photos, allegations about sharing confidential info with Epstein, and other financial misdeeds.
11:05–13:20 — Bobby’s summing up: Prince Andrew’s “wasted privilege”, lack of accountability, and the moral imperative for justice.

Tone & Language

The episode is candid, direct, and often acerbic, especially in Bobby Capucci’s characterization of Prince Andrew. He uses strong language to express moral outrage and drives home the seriousness of the allegations, holding nothing back in his critique of both Andrew and those who have enabled him.

Final Thoughts

Bobby Capucci concludes by reiterating that the drive for justice and full investigation is ongoing and essential, promising continued coverage as more information comes to light in the Epstein saga. The episode is both an exposé and a call to action directed at listeners, the public, and authorities.

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What's up, everyone? And welcome to another episode of the Epstein Chronicles. I don't think that there is anything that could happen that could make me dislike Prince Andrew any more than I already do. And then I stumble across this story about him kicking his dog in the head. What sort of piece of shit kicks a dog? Well, I guess a sort of piece of that would be hanging out with Jeffrey Epstein and abusing underage girls, that same kind of scumbag. And in my opinion, that's exactly what Andrew Mountbatten Windsor is, an absolute scumbag. One of the biggest examples of wasted privilege in the history of the world. And I hate nothing more than wasted privilege. You have all that money, all that ability to do whatever you want, go wherever you want, make an impact on people's lives in a. In a way that's meaningful. But instead, what do you do? You lie, you cheat, you steal, you blow your daughter's birthday off to go hang out with Epstein. You know, the whole thing. And then we find out that not only are you a woman abuser, but you abuse animals as well. This dude right here, Prince Andrew, the prince of nothing, one of the most condemned, able people in this whole entire story. And every time we hear something new about him, my disgust grows. And this story that we're about to dive into has done nothing but increase my dislike of him. So let's dive into this article from the I paper and let's see what they have for us. Headline. Andrew was hiding in plain sight all along. This article was authored by Victoria Richards. Just when you thought that Andrew Mountbatten Windsor couldn't get any more odious, what with his friendship with the pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, those sexual assault allegations by the late Virginia Roberts, his supposed inability to sweat, something comes along to make an impossible situation even worse. That's something this week is the claim that the former prince once kicked his own dog in the head. Oof. If there's anything that will earn the ire of the entire British nation, it's that the whole world. I mean, I'm Sitting here looking at my dogs right now and I can't even imagine who the hell raises their hand to an animal like that, nevermind, kicks them. Now look, I get it, you have a dog, you swat them on the behind with a newspaper or something when they're young, acting up, okay, cool, I get that. But to kick your dog maliciously, that's the kind of, that will launch me into orbit. And I think most people feel the same. That's the kind of, that gets you punched in the face in public, right? People see you hitting your dog, beating on your dog, whatever, you better expect somebody's going to step in. The claim comes from the royal biographer Andrew Lowney, who says the incident happened at a barbecue at Sandringham when Andrew was in his 20s. Speaking to Palace Confidential, Lowney said that the story came to him from a very close friend of the Royal family. He was shocked to see Andrew kick the head of his dog, Andrew's dog, because I think he grabbed a sausage roll or something and no one said anything at the time. And the man felt he had to say something. Well, I would hope so. Can you imagine being at a dinner somewhere and someone just starts kicking their dog? How would you react? I'm pretty sure that most of you out there would not take kindly to it, but I think it gives us a glimpse into the character of Prince Andrew and I think it tracks with what we heard about him from Virginia. A man that kicks dogs, do you really think he'd have a problem having relations with somebody that was provided to him by Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein. Lowney said that he was informed the man reprimanded Andrew and told him to get lost. And adding, that evening, as they were having drinks and dinner, Prince Philip came up to him and said thank you. That needed to be said and I'm glad you said it. But Lowney queried why the late Duke of Edinburgh didn't just say it to his son directly. The question I think is why didn't Prince Philip say it? Was he worried about embarrassing Andrew in front of this person? No, he knew that Andrew's mom, the Queen, would have flipped out. And I know it's uncomfortable for people to understand that the Queen played a gigantic role in protecting and enabling Prince Andrew, but she most certainly did. So even if Prince Philip wanted to do something about it, do you think Queen Elizabeth would have gotten on board? I don't think so. And I think that we've seen that reflected in the decision making made throughout her reign. When it comes To Prince Andrew, it's impossible to know whether the incident itself or the reaction from the Duke of Edinburgh is true. But when taken alongside a litany of other misbehaviors, it doesn't look good. And as the writer Maya Angelou once put it, when people show you who they are, believe them the first time. And the ex Duke has been showing us who he is for a long time now. So isn't it time that we started believing him? I think so. And I've said that years ago. I don't care what Prince Andrew says, I care what he does. And he's done nothing to forward the investigation, to help people out, or to live up to his responsibilities as a prince. And remember, he's not just representing the Royal Family, he's representing all of the uk. We already know that he's a disgrace to his family due to his continued association with Epstein. Even after the former financier was convicted for child sex trafficking in 2008, he continued to host him at Royal residences and has been stripped of all royal titles and military roles. We know he's been forced to leave his 30 bedroom mansion in Windsor Royal Lodge and that he's been accused of sharing information with Epstein during his time as UK Trade Envoy. And he most certainly used that position to his own benefit. It is without a doubt. And I think that the evidence is there for them to prosecute, and I hope that they do it. I hope they expand their investigation and they follow the evidence wherever it leads. And I think that's what the vast majority of people are calling for. I don't think anybody's calling for a witch hunt. Nobody's serious. And I don't think anybody's out here saying that anybody that ever met Epstein should go to prison. But what I think people want is a robust full investigation that leaves no stone unturned. And up until this point, we definitely haven't had that nowhere. Not in Florida, not in New York, certainly not in New Mexico, not down in the Virgin Islands, nowhere. So all the people that are so sure that this is a big hoax, I don't know where they're getting their information, because I assure you, it's anything but. And we all saw a series of Damon photos in February 1, those released in the Epstein files showing Andrew bent over the prone body of of an unknown young woman. And weeks later, those snatch shots in the back of a taxi on the day the former Prince was arrested and detained for 11 hours on suspicion of misconduct in public office. And I think there's ample Evidence to prove that. I don't think that's just an allegation. I think there's ample evidence that Andrew was passing classified information to Jeffrey Epstein and probably other people. We know about his little tryst in Libya. We know that he was working with the Chinese spy. We know about the fraudster who gave him the $750,000 gift. So, yeah, my guess is Prince Andrew was deep in it. He was later released under investigation. But that didn't stop the campaign group, everyone hates Elon from hanging the snaps in the Louvre and in Paris, alongside the caption he's sweating now, referring to his disastrous 2019 Newsnight interview. Kicking a dog. With everything else we now know about Andrew, it really wouldn't surprise me. And me either, sister neither. In fact, that seems right on par for the kind of guy he is and was in the whole entire Epstein saga. This dude is one of the worst. And that's because he had the whole world. Anyway, he didn't need what Epstein was offering. He didn't need what anyone was offering. But his greed and his disgusting proclivities pushed him to it. So of all of the people that have been involved in this, all the people that have been accused, I think that Prince Andrew is one of the most devious and one of the most nefarious. And that's because his station in life, he should have protected people from this. Mr. Big War Hero from the Falklands should have smacked Jeffrey Epstein directly in the face. You have daughters of your own, buddy. Are you kidding? What if some rich guy did that to your daughter? I'm sure Prince Andrew would just be okay with it, right? Wouldn't be no big deal. Ah, come on. What are you going crazy about? You were 16. The whole entire thing is absurd. And the fact that Andrew hasn't faced more repercussions up until now is even more absurd, because this evidence isn't new. This has been out there. We've known it, and we've known what he's been up to. Now, when you want to talk about the fraud and you want to talk about some of these other things that have popped up, that's new. We all fought it, but we didn't have evidence backing it up. But now we do. And what that evidence is. Well, if Epstein is getting an email from Prince Andrew and the information in that email is confidential, breaking news, that's against the law, whether it's one email or 50. And I hope that the UK takes it serious and they continue to pursue this to wherever it leads. And in my opinion, if they do that, that evidence is going to lead them directly to Andrew. And as that journey continues, we're going to be here every step of the way. So until then, that's going to do it for this one. 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