Fresh Epstein Documents Reveal Prince Andrew Invited Sex Offender to Palace
Newly released Department of Justice files expose correspondence between convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The documents, published Sunday, contain photographs and emails suggesting the former royal invited Epstein to Buckingham Palace shortly after his release from house arrest in 2010.
Decades of Association Spark Renewed Royal Controversy
The connection between the former Duke of York and Epstein began in 1999 through Ghislaine Maxwell. While Epstein faced conviction in 2008, their friendship persisted until it became a public relations crisis for the British monarchy. King Charles III took decisive action in October 2025, stripping his brother of all royal titles and evicting him from his residence. This move aimed to insulate the institution from ongoing scandal, yet these new disclosures reignite questions about the depth of their relationship during critical periods.
Emails Detail Palace Invitations and Russian Introductions
The latest tranche of documents includes undated photographs that appear to show Mountbatten-Windsor on all fours over a clothed female. Additional records feature email exchanges from an account named "The Duke" in September 2010, these messages suggest he invited Epstein to dinner at Buckingham Palace just one month after the financier’s release from house arrest. The correspondence indicates the former prince offered "lots of privacy" for the meeting.
In another exchange, Epstein offered to introduce "The Duke" to a 26-year-old Russian woman described as beautiful and trustworthy. The account holder reportedly replied with enthusiasm and requested her contact details immediately. Furthermore, records imply that Sarah Ferguson maintained contact with Epstein during this same period to coordinate public statements. While these files cause significant embarrassment, they do not contain specific allegations of new criminal activity, however, they contradict previous claims that the royal cut ties with the offender immediately after his initial legal troubles.
Political Leaders Demand Accountability From Former Royal
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has publicly urged Mountbatten-Windsor to testify before the U.S. Congress regarding these matters, this marks a significant escalation in political pressure facing the disgraced figure. Legal experts warn that while no charges are filed, the reputational damage is severe. The British Monarchy faces renewed embarrassment as these details undermine efforts to distance the institution from the scandal.
Officials anticipate further releases from the Department of Justice could expose more high-profile associations in the coming months. Mountbatten-Windsor continues to deny all wrongdoing, though his return to public life now appears impossible.
