Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson face potential threats due to their connections with Jeffrey Epstein, according to Ed Opperman, a US private investigator. He highlighted a disturbing trend of 23 suspicious deaths among individuals linked to Epstein, many classified as suicides, suggesting Andrew could be a target given his knowledge of others involved. Opperman also referenced Andrew's past legal troubles and the possibility that he might cooperate with authorities to avoid prison. Furthermore, royal author Andrew Lownie disclosed that Epstein had considered silencing the couple, revealing discussions with a hitman about eliminating them. This alarming claim came before Epstein's death in 2019. Following a recent security incident at his residence, Andrew has called for the restoration of his police protection, which royal observers deem unlikely due to his diminished royal status. Biographer Nigel Cawthorne warned that Andrew's waning popularity could lead him to seek a life in exile if he avoids prosecution.