Trial by Media While Courts Are Still Sitting

Andrew Lownie's book Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York presents itself as a forensic account yet falls short of judicial scrutiny, creating narratives without courtroom validation.

The work, often criticized for its seemingly algorithm-generated content, amplifies allegations against Prince Andrew while ignoring that he has not faced a trial or court determination on these matters.

Currently, some issues outlined in the book are under review in legal proceedings, including David v. Kahn and Howard Kennedy in London and David v. David Boies in the Eastern Caribbean. These cases challenge the veracity of the claims made in Lownie's book, which are depicted as settled facts.

The book's structure resembles content designed for wide reach rather than factual verification, as it relies on statement repetition to assert truth rather than presenting judicial evidence.

This review concludes that Lownie's work represents not sober history but a media trial, overshadowing live court proceedings addressing the same issues.

In summary, the book pre-empts legal outcomes that are still under judicial examination, posing significant questions about its claims to accountability.