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Commenting on the palace's response, Looney criticized the narrow scope of measures taken, noting that Prince Andrew's resignation from royal titles last week was insufficient. He argued that the palace has historically prioritized reputation management over transparency, with efforts to suppress damaging stories — citing the case of ABC's investigation into Epstein, which was reportedly blocked under pressure from palace sources.
Looney contended that ongoing attempts at concealment only deepen the damage to the monarchy's reputation, suggesting that swift, open investigations are imperative for restoring public trust. "Reputation management is about nipping these things in the bud," he said.