A Very Royal Scandal: Release date, Trailer, & Everything we know About the Prince Andrew Drama

"One night. One hour. One interview that sent shockwaves around the globe." A Very Royal Scandal is based on the real-life 2019 BBC interview between Emily Maitlis and Prince Andrew. The interview addressed the scandalous accusations Prince Andrew faced regarding his connection with Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre.

The show follows the lead-up to the interview, the interview itself, and its aftermath, which left many unanswered questions and changed their lives forever. Prince Andrew faced criticism for guarding his friendship with the pedophile and for not mentioning Epstein’s victims during an interview. After the interview aired, he revealed he was stepping back from public duties. In January 2022, the Queen removed his military titles. Time and again, Prince Andrew has denied any wrongdoing.

In this article, we will tell you where and when you can watch the show. In addition, we discuss the plot, the cast, the official trailer, and the team working behind the scenes. Keep reading to learn more.

Release date & Where to Watch

A Very Royal Scandal premieres on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, exclusively on Prime Video in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It is a three-episode series.

Plot

In the first episode of the show, we see that Prince Andrew is trying to prove that he is innocent as he is caught in a big international scandal that threatens not only his own position but also the British monarchy. Newsnight host Emily Maitlis takes action and does everything she can to secure an interview with Prince Andrew to expose the story.

The second episode showcases the obstacles faced by the Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew. Despite much anticipation, Maitlis conducts the interview, but unexpected twists and turns occur. And then, in the final episode, we find that the world was shocked by the interview. Prince Andrew is dealing with the aftermath for himself, his family, and the Royal firm. Meanwhile, Maitlis is thinking about her reputation and the future of her career as the pandemic hits.

Cast

• Michael Sheen (Good Omens, Prodigal Son Masters of Sex) as Prince Andrew
• Ruth Wilson (Luther, The Affair, Jane Eyre) as Emily Maitlis
• Joanna Scanlan (After Love, Notes on a Scandal) as Amanda Thirsk
• Alex Jennings (Your Christmas or Mine?) as Sir Edward Young
• Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) as Stewart Maclean
• Claire Rushbrook (Secrets & Lies) as Sarah Ferguson
• Nicholas Burns (The Serpent Queen) as Mark Gwynne
• Lydia Leonard (Ten Percent) as Esme Wren
• Alexander Owen (Dreaming Whilst Black) as Jake Morris
• Clare Calbraith (Mr Bates vs The Post Office) as Sam Mcalister
• Sam Troughton (Chernobyl) as Donal Mccabe
• Honor Swinton Byrne (The Souvenir) as Princess Beatrice
• Sofia Oxenham (Extraordinary) as Princess Eugenie

Trailer

In the trailer, we see that during the pre-interview, Prince Andrew mentions to Maitlis that he had been warned about her. He adds, "You have a bit of a reputation," to which Maitlis playfully replies, "Well, for you, I'll try and behave." Check it out:

Behind the Scenes

A Very Royal Scandal is directed by Julian Jarrold and written by Jeremy Brock. Blueprint Television produced it for Amazon MGM Studios, and Sony Pictures Television distributed it worldwide. Karen Thrussell, Graham Broadbent, Pete Czernin, Diarmuid McKeown, Jeremy Brock, Jarrold, and Maitlis herself were the executive producers. Josh Hyams is a producer.