# Norman Baker - Prince Andrew Could've Taken the THRONE!

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Podcast: [The Daily Heretic](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-daily-heretic-7574275)
Published: 2026-06-27T18:00:00+00:00
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What if one of the most controversial royals in modern British history had ended up far closer to the throne? In this explosive conversation, former MP and investigative author Norman Baker reveals how Prince Andrew was once viewed as a major figure within the Royal Family — long before scandal, controversy, and his association with Jeffrey Epstein dramatically reshaped public perception. 👉 Subscribe to The Daily Heretic now for fearless conversations: https://www.youtube.com/@hereticsclips/videos Norman Baker joins Andrew Gold to unpack the extraordinary rise and fall of Prince Andrew and why his position inside the monarchy once appeared far more powerful and influential than many people now remember. In this focused discussion, Baker explains how Andrew was once widely seen as the Queen’s favourite son and how, for years, he occupied a uniquely protected position within royal life. Could history have unfolded differently under other circumstances? And how close did Prince Andrew come to holding even greater influence within the institution? The conversation explores the royal image Andrew carefully cultivated during his younger years — from military service during the Falklands War to his reputation as a confident and high-profile working royal. But according to Baker, beneath the polished image were deeper questions about privilege, power, influence, and accountability. Baker also reflects on how Andrew’s public standing dramatically collapsed following scrutiny surrounding his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and the disastrous Newsnight interview that many believe permanently damaged his reputation. Why did the interview become such a defining cultural moment in Britain? And why do critics argue the Royal Family initially underestimated the scale of public anger…

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