Netflix Faces Backlash Over Prince Andrew Film

Netflix, the globally acclaimed streaming platform, finds itself under fire from royal commentators due to an upcoming film centered on Prince Andrew.

The movie, titled Scoop, has sparked allegations of pandering to individuals with anti-royal sentiments.

Scoop delves into the narrative of the woman behind orchestrating Prince Andrew's infamous 2019 BBC Newsnight interview.

This interview, where the Prince addressed his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, triggered a public relations debacle leading to his withdrawal from active royal duties.

In a recent discussion with GBN America, royal biographer Angela Levin criticized Netflix for revisiting this controversial episode in royal history.

Levin, having viewed the original interview, expressed her discontent with the decision to resurrect the narrative.

She shared, “I watched the interview.

I'm bored with it.

I know the person who set it up.

I met her a week afterwards and she was telling me that it was amazing.”

According to Levin, Prince Andrew initially appeared content with the interview, but failed to grasp its detrimental effect on the royal family's image.

She remarked, “He hasn't got the idea that he was wrong and this will be unpleasant and a way of knocking the royal family.”

Levin speculated on the target audience of Netflix's Scoop, hinting that the film may cater to individuals unsupportive of the monarchy, even suggesting a desire to see the royal family eliminated.

Despite the ongoing controversy surrounding Prince Andrew, Levin disclosed that he has been a source of significant support for King Charles amidst his battle with cancer.

The Duke of York has made multiple visits to the King, notably appearing at St George's Chapel in Windsor on Easter Sunday, marking the King's first public outing since his diagnosis.

Discussing Prince Andrew's position within the royal family, Levin emphasized the distinction between a working royal and a family member.

King Charles, according to Levin, advocates for unity within the family.

Defending Prince Andrew's attendance at church services, Levin argued against excluding him, stating, “I don't think you can say, now, you can't come to church.

I think that's what people are thinking.”

She highlighted an instance where he refrained from shaking hands, possibly to prevent discomfort for others.

Reflecting on Prince Andrew's role in the family hierarchy, Levin shed light on his early arrival at the chapel during the Easter service, attributing it to his perceived lower status.

She explained, “The least important goes first and the most important, the King and Queen, go last.

So he went first.”

In a somewhat ironic twist, Levin noted the family's perception of him as the least significant, despite leading them into church.

As Netflix gears up for the release of Scoop, the film's controversial nature has already stirred debate.

While concerns persist regarding its potential impact on the royal family's reputation, the familial bonds remain resilient, unaffected by external opinions and media scrutiny.