Emily Maitlis reveals request from Prince Andrew after notorious Newsnight interview had finished - and how it haunted her career ahead of A Very Royal Scandal's launch Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By Hannah Mcdonald Published: 19:29 EDT, 9 September 2024 | Updated: 19:31 EDT, 9 September 2024 e-mail View comments Emily Maitlis has revealed the awkward request she received from prince Andrew after their notorious Newsnight interview ended. The journalist serves as an executive producer on the upcoming Prime Video series A Very Royal Scandal - a retelling of the 2019 interview.
The interview was widely branded a 'car crash' for the Duke of York, but Emily has now revealed that he actually wanted to spend more time during the chat on sweating and Pizza Express-gate. Emily - who is portrayed in the series by actress Ruth Wilson - also opened up about the interview's surprising impact on her career opportunities afterwards. Of Prince Andrew's request, she said: 'Once we'd finished the interview, I said as a courtesy, " Is there anything that didn't get included that you wanted to discuss?" and Prince Andrew said, "Well actually, there were a couple of things.
You didn't include my alibi". Emily Maitlis has revealed the awkward request she received from prince Andrew after their notorious Newsnight interview ended (Pictured on Monday) The journalist serves as an executive producer on the upcoming Prime Video series A Very Royal Scandal - a retelling of the 2019 i.