Just a cursory glance at the headlines, and it's clear the disgrace and downfall of Prince Andrew is not over.
So what next for the man and the monarchy?
The King might have hoped his involvement showed direct action had been taken.
He certainly does not want any distraction from his upcoming state visit to the Vatican.
But that might be wishful thinking.
Now the Met Police has been dragged in too. Forced to look into reports in the Mail on Sunday that Andrew asked his protection officer to smear his accuser , Virginia Giuffre.
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Police 'looking into' Andrew claims
The Prince allegedly wanted his officer to dig up dirt, and told an aide at the palace what he had done.
Let's be clear: back then, Andrew's se