Lord Mandelson, a prominent political figure known as the Prince of Darkness for his fixer reputation, faced a humiliating incident when he was photographed urinating in public after a visit to George Osborne’s residence in Notting Hill. The 72-year-old former US ambassador expressed regret and offered apologies, attributing the act to being stranded due to unreliable Uber services.

In a separate development, it was disclosed that Mandelson had been removed from an honorary role at the Design Museum following controversies surrounding his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Prime Minister Keir Starmer took action in September after revelations of Mandelson’s close ties to Epstein came to light. Mandelson also lost his honorary position at the Design Museum, which he previously chaired.

Recent revelations indicated ongoing communication between Mandelson and Epstein until 2016, with emails showing supportive exchanges even after Epstein’s criminal conviction. The Design Museum confirmed that Mandelson no longer holds any formal role within the institution and clarified that the honorary title had been revoked in light of the circumstances.

Mandelson’s profile on the Design Museum’s website highlighted his tenure as Chairman from 2017 to 2023, emphasizing his distinguished background in various governmental roles. The Design Museum, a registered charity, received financial support from the Arts and Humanities Research Council. Mandelson, expressing regret over his association with Epstein, was approached for comments regarding his removed role at the museum.