THE INSIDE STORY OF THE RECKONING 
OF ANDREW MOUNTBATTEN-WINDSOR
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15,  AT 8.40PM ON CHANNEL 9 & 9NOW

The 9Network presents Andrew: The Downfall of a Prince, at 8.40pm Wednesday, April 15, on Channel 9 and 9Now. 

This hour-long special reviews the life of the once royal favourite Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and provides a comprehensive deep dive into the events leading to his sensational recent arrest.

Told through the firsthand accounts of those who worked alongside him, as well as journalists and legal experts who have tracked his career for decades, the program examines the 2026 release of the “Epstein Files” and what it has revealed about allegations of Mountbatten-Windsor’s misconduct in public office during his tenure as a UK trade envoy.

Key highlights include:

• The Chain of Command: Rear Admiral Chris Parry, a former flight commander in the Falklands War, discusses Andrew’s time on board with him as a junior pilot and observes that he saw himself as a prince before he was a naval officer.
• A Military Past: Tom Arnull, a Falklands veteran, offers a look at Andrew’s early military career and his service as a pilot on the same squadron during the 1982 Falklands conflict.
• Trade Diplomacy: Author Catherine Mayer, the only reporter to accompany Andrew on an entire trade mission, reflects on the suitability of his appointment to a diplomatic role.
• Inside the Bubble: Simon Wilson, a former Foreign Office diplomat, shares his experiences with Andrew in Bahrain in the early 2000s, noting the extraordinary behaviour that led staff to coin the nickname “His Buffoon Highness”.
• The Paparazzo Proof: Journalist Annette Witheridge details her 2010 stakeout in New York that resulted in the first photographic evidence of Andrew’s friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
• A Rare Charge: Former Chief Crown Prosecutor Nazir Afzal outlines the complexities of the “misconduct in public office” charge and the significance of a prosecution involving a member of the royal family.
• Expert Analysis: Veteran royal reporters Richard Kay and Ingrid Seward trace Andrew’s trajectory from his public peak following the Falklands War to his disgrace, legal battles, and exile from the royal family.

Witness history in review when Andrew: The Downfall of a Prince premieres Wednesday, April 15, at 8.40pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.

Producers: Tracey Hannaford and Alex Chance
Editor: Sonia Serrao

Monday 13 April, 2026