Buckingham Palace said that Prince Andrew is "appalled" over the Jeffrey Epstein's sex abuse claims, following the publication of images of the Duke of York at Epstein's New York home in 2010.
The palace statement came hours after the Mail on Sunday published footage of Andrew at Epstein's Manhattan residence in which he is seen looking out from a large door and waving a cheerful goodbye to a young woman. "His Royal Highness deplores the exploitation of any human being and the suggestion he would condone, participate in or encourage any such behavior is abhorrent," the palace said.
The video footage was reportedly taken in 2010, when Epstein was a registered sex offender. A picture of Andrew and Epstein strolling in Central Park from around the same time surfaced in 2011, prompting questions over Andrew's judgment. Shortly after, he quit his unpaid job as a trade envoy.
The cache of released court documents included a photo of the prince with his arm around the waist of Virginia Roberts, then 17, who claimed that she was paid by Epstein for sexual encounters with the prince. The photo first appeared in the British press in 2011.
On Instagram, 'the Rock' says he's wed
With a simple "We do," Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson announced his wedding to his longtime girlfriend on Instagram. A photo of the movie star and Lauren Hashian was posted on the social media site. Both were wearing white, and they were standing overlooking the ocean. The post said the date of their apparent nuptials was Sunday, in Hawaii. The couple have been dating for several years and have two young daughters. Johnson also has a teenage daughter from a previous marriage. Johnson has a lot to celebrate. His movie "Hobbs and Shaw" has been a box office success after release this month.
Reba and Dolly will join Carrie at CMAs
Carrie Underwood, who has hosted the Country Music Association Awards since 2008 with Brad Paisley, is losing her partner-in-crime. But she won't be on her own: The CMAs announced Monday that "special guest hosts" Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire will join Underwood during the Nov. 13 event. The organization says the show will celebrate "legendary women in Country Music throughout the ceremony." The CMA Awards will air live on ABC from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
new book: Mark Halperin's planned book about the 2020 election has been officially announced amid protests that the "Game Change" co-author hasn't earned a second chance since facing multiple allegations of sexual harassment. Regan Arts announced Monday that "How To Beat Trump" will come out in November.
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