Virginia Giuffre, in her memoir, recounted an alleged encounter with Prince Andrew in 2001 where she described him as appearing “friendly enough, but still entitled – as if he believed having s– with me was his birthright.”

The recent release of Epstein-related documents by the U.S. Justice Department, including photographs and emails, has brought renewed attention to the former duke. Royal historians and observers suggest that Andrew’s psychology of entitlement stems from a lifetime of privilege.

A source from the palace commented, “From the very beginning of his life, Andrew was surrounded by ceremony and affirmation. The constant address by grand titles and treatment with reverence inevitably shapes one’s perception of their place in the world. The privilege and entitlement were ingrained from an early age.”

“Andrew grew up within a system that shielded and elevated its senior members. The strict adherence to protocol, the presence of staff and security, all contribute to reinforcing the notion that you exist on a different level from the rest of society. This environment can lead to a mindset where traditional rules seem negotiable or inconsequential,” the source elaborated.

“In a lifetime of being treated with deference, the line between what is permissible and what is ethical can become blurred,” the insider added.