Jeremy Vine, a guest on BBC, has made a prediction that Prince Andrew will likely end up in an American prison within five years following recent events that have left him feeling “humiliated” by the Royals. The broadcaster expressed this view during a conversation with Laura Kuenssberg, highlighting the potential for Andrew to be extradited to the US due to ongoing developments.

The situation stems from Andrew’s decision to step back from his royal duties in 2019 due to his association with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. Vine remarked that Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, is facing increasing challenges, including the removal of his last military honor as vice admiral of the Navy, signaling a greater push to discredit him.

Vine speculated that the Americans may seize the opportunity to pursue Andrew legally now that his protective shields have been dismantled. The broadcaster suggested that extradition proceedings could be initiated against Andrew in the near future, given his vulnerable position.

The discussions also touched on the case of Ghislaine Maxwell, a British socialite currently in jail, which could potentially open the door for further investigation into Andrew’s alleged involvement. These developments come in the wake of allegations made by Virginia Giuffre, a sex trafficking victim, who claimed she was coerced into sexual encounters with Andrew on multiple occasions, allegations he denies.

Recent announcements confirm that Andrew will be stripped of his honorary rank of vice-admiral, a title he received in 2015 and retained until recently. The Defence Secretary emphasized that decisions regarding Andrew’s military status are aligned with the King’s judgments. While there is speculation about Andrew’s position in the line of succession, the final authority lies with the King, according to the Defence Secretary.

Despite being eighth in line to the throne, calls have been made for legislative action to remove Andrew from the line of succession. The Government is closely following the King’s decisions in handling Andrew’s situation, with steps already underway to revoke his remaining military honors.