Epstein files ignite new Andrew scandal

Newly released US Department of Justice documents connected to Jeffrey Epstein have again placed Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor under scrutiny, with photographs and email exchanges highlighting continued contact between the pair in 2010, shortly after Epstein completed a jail sentence for soliciting a minor.

Among the material are images appearing to show Andrew kneeling over an unidentified, fully clothed woman, though no context is provided regarding when or where the photographs were taken.

Emails included in the release show Epstein attempting to arrange introductions and meetings. In one exchange, Epstein describes a woman as “26, russian, clevere [sic] beautiful, trustworthy,” adding that she already had Andrew’s email. The account identified as “The Duke” replied he would be “delighted to see her,” and asked Epstein: “Will she be bringing a message from you?” and whether there was “any other information you might know about her that might be useful to know?”

Another exchange dated September 2010 shows Epstein writing that he was in London and asking what time he and another individual should meet, adding they would “also need/ have private time.” The reply from the account signed “A” stated: “I am just departing Scotland should be down by 1800… Alternatively we could have dinner at Buckingham Palace and lots of privacy.” Epstein responded simply: “bp pleease [sic].”

The emails themselves do not indicate criminal wrongdoing, but their publication adds to long-standing scrutiny over Andrew’s relationship with Epstein. US authorities previously sought to interview him, stating he may have been a witness or participant in events relevant to their investigation, while also noting he was not a criminal target. Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing connected to Epstein and previously settled a civil sexual assault claim without admitting liability.