Princess Beatrice begs Andrew to cancel major U-turn just hours before career-e…see more

Honor Swinton Byrne played the Princess of York in A Very Royal Scandal
Princess Beatrice begged Prince Andrew to cancel a major U-turn just hours before his career-ending interview, according to a new royal drama.

The actress playing Beatrice in A Very Royal Scandal, Honor Swinton Byrne, could be seen pleading with Michael Sheen (as the Duke of York) to go through with his Newsnight interview after he had second thoughts.

Several royal aides and then-Prince Charles were depicted in the new series as being disapproving towards the interview.

Speaking about her uncle Charles, who rang Andrew to persuade him to cancel the Newsnight interview, Beatrice said: “No, that’s really wrong of him.

“He should be supporting you, not telling you off. You’re family.”

An emotional Andrew later admitted: “I’ve never been in this much trouble before.”

Beatrice responded: “You’ve done nothing wrong. Nothing.

Andrew said: “Yes. Yes, she is,” to which Beatrice added: “That’s good.”

Prince Andrew then proceeded to go through with being interviewed by Emily Maitlis for BBC Newsnight.

The interview made headlines around the world as Andrew discussed his friendship with the late convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein.

The duke also did not apologise to Virginia Giuffre in the interview, who had accused Andrew of “sexual assault and intentional infliction of emotional distress”.