How do you solve a problem like Prince Andrew.

British royalty and the media can be an explosive mix, as recent weeks of speculation over the health of Kate, Princess of Wales, have shown.

Initially, Maitlis wrote, the Duke's team did not want to discuss Epstein in any potential interview. They feel that a Newsnight interview is the only way to clear the air. 'The Queen was aware of the interview,' a Buckingham Palace spokesperson told CNN. One of Epstein's accusers, Virginia Roberts Giuffre, has alleged that she was forced into sexual encounters with the prince while underage. There was "no indication" Epstein was doing anything wrong, Prince Andrew said in the interview.