National Portrait Gallery Considers Prince Andrew Photograph

The National Portrait Gallery in London is considering the acquisition of a photograph from Prince Andrew's infamous 2019 Newsnight interview with Emily Maitlis, which addressed his connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and allegations made by Virginia Roberts Giuffre. The photograph, captured by Mark Harrison, depicts Andrew and Maitlis walking through Buckingham Palace after the interview and is viewed as a potential symbol of Andrew's disgrace and downfall. While the image has passed the initial curatorial review, its final acquisition is pending due to the gallery's current lack of a chief curator. The gallery's spokesperson confirmed that the photograph is being evaluated as a gift and has not yet been added to the collection. If displayed, the image would serve as a stark reminder of Andrew's controversial past, especially following his significant settlement with Giuffre. The gallery, which attracts approximately 1.6 million visitors annually, aims to narrate Britain's story through its portraits.