Prince Andrew lost virginity at 11, according to explosive revelations in a new biography titled The Rise and Fall of the House of York by author Andrew Lownie. The book, which also delves into the Duke of York’s marriage to Sarah Ferguson and his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, has sparked intense reaction—reportedly drawing attempts by the Royal Family to prevent its release.
Lownie asserts that Prince Andrew’s early sexual experiences shaped his understanding of women and intimacy. He claims Andrew had lost his virginity by age 11 and had multiple partners before turning 13. “It became a moment he realised that he was obsessed with women,” the author writes, noting that by the time Andrew entered adolescence, he had slept with “more than half a dozen girls.” These claims are tied to long-standing media nicknames like “Randy Andy,” with close sources suggesting these youthful experiences could explain some of his later behavioral patterns.
Lownie’s biography draws from years of investigative research and over a hundred interviews with previously silent sources. A synopsis of the book states it is “an authoritative and deeply revealing dual portrait” of both Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, exploring a life marked by privilege, controversy, and public fascination.
Public Reaction and Royal Controversy
The content in The Rise and Fall of the House of York has already sparked controversy, with reports suggesting the Royal Family attempted legal maneuvers to halt its publication. While the book is scheduled for release later this month, details about these efforts remain unconfirmed. Historically, royal biographies that touch on personal matters often delay or suppress publishing, but since the book is poised to go public, it will likely reignite discussion around privacy and public interest.
The biography’s early release of such personal claims adds to other recent controversies surrounding Prince Andrew, including his ties to Epstein and subsequent financial settlements. The book’s sensational revelations are expected to grab headlines worldwide, with major outlets such as The Guardian and BBC News likely covering the fallout.
Context and Broader Implications
Author Andrew Lownie is well-known for his deep dives into royal controversies and has published multiple biographies in the same vein. His approach combines archival research with interviews from social and legal circles close to high-profile figures, giving readers an insider view rarely seen elsewhere.
The allegations regarding youth and sexuality—especially those related to Prince Andrew—are bound to provoke strong public reactions. Experts in royal affairs point out that revelations of early sexual behavior can color public perception for years to come, particularly when they contrast with the public image of nobility.
Psychologists might also weigh in, exploring how early sexual experiences can impact personality development. However, Lownie’s book appears to aim more at storytelling than clinical analysis, using biography as a lens to explain later events and problematic behavior.
Public interest is already mounting, with social media search trends for “Prince Andrew biography claims” and “Andrew Lownie House of York” rising sharply. As the chapter unpacks Andrew’s life through childhood memories, royal commentators and journalists are preparing for a wide-ranging debate about what is fair to publish about public figures, especially from their youth.
