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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Amy Mackelden

Why Prince Andrew Has Been Reported to the Police Over a Fake Name and Business Venture

Prince Andrew rides in a carriage while wearing a top hat and a suit.

Prince Andrew repeatedly found himself in the press throughout 2024. From his contentious battle to remain in his home, Royal Lodge, to his alleged friendship with a so-called Chinese spy, King Charles's brother regularly seemed to be at the center of controversy. After withdrawing from the Royal Family's Christmas celebrations, it appeared as though Andrew was hoping to keep a lower profile. However, Prince Andrew seems to be dealing with yet another scandal at the start of 2025.

The CEO of Republic, Graham Smith, revealed on Jan. 6 that he'd reported Prince Andrew to London's Met Police. Speaking to The Telegraph, Smith alleged that Prince Andrew had used the fake name "Andrew Inverness" on several business filings, suggesting the decision might even equate to fraud.

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