Prince Andrew’s disastrous interview over allegations relating to Jeffrey Epstein wasn’t just a car crash, but a “ten-car pile-up” that gave an insight into the duke’s personality, royal experts have said.

Andrew’s interview, which was reportedly approved by the Queen, attracted widespread criticism as he appeared to show little sympathy to Epstein’s victims, or any remorse for his own friendship with him.

Duncan Larcombe, former Royal Editor at The Sun, said the Royal’s interview with Emily Maitlis would be used in the future to show students how not to do PR.