When King Charles III removed his brother’s title last week and ordered him to vacate his taxpayer-supported mansion, the decision reverberated across England and beyond, dominating headlines worldwide. The decision to send Andrew packing was more than a royal family matter. It was a decision that demonstrated to the world nobody is above the law, even those in the highest circles of privilege, including a prince. King Charles’ announcement was an example of power disciplining itself, even when the matter is deeply uncomfortable and personally humiliating for the Royals.
Americans took particular notice of how England seemed to be figuring it out in regards to finally forcing the hand of justice and accountability in the swirling Epstein mess. Across social media, the podcast world, network TV political shows, and countless opinion pages, commentators are noting that that Britain appears willing to confront what America still seems to avoid, which is the uncomfortable overlap between p…
