New Accuser Alleges 2010 Encounter with Prince Andrew at Royal Lodge Estate
A lawyer representing victims of Jeffrey Epstein has revealed a new claim against Prince Andrew, a second woman alleges she was trafficked to the United Kingdom for a sexual encounter at the Royal Lodge in 2010.
Long History of Controversy Surrounds Ties to Financier
Prince Andrew has faced years of intense questions regarding his friendship with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, this close connection eventually forced him to step back from public duties in 2019. The Duke of York previously settled a high-profile civil lawsuit brought by Virginia Giuffre, she accused him of sexual abuse when she was a teenager. Giuffre reportedly passed away last April, her case ended in a multimillion-dollar settlement without an official admission of fault. These events have cast a long shadow over the reputation of the monarchy, the regular release of court documents continues to reignite public interest in the matter.
Attorney Details Alleged Incident at Official Royal Residence
Brad Edwards is a Florida-based lawyer representing over 200 survivors, he recently disclosed this specific allegation regarding a non-British woman who was in her 20s at the time. The accuser claims Epstein sent her to London in 2010 for the express purpose of meeting the Duke, she states the sexual encounter took place inside the Royal Lodge. This timeline is particularly significant because it occurred two years after Jeffrey Epstein was convicted of sex crimes in Florida, the allegations suggest the Prince maintained an active relationship with the offender well after his criminal record was public. The woman further alleges that Prince Andrew gave her a personal tour of Buckingham Palace the following day, she claims they had tea during this visit.
Prince Andrew has consistently and strenuously denied all allegations of wrongdoing, he has not issued a specific response to this latest claim regarding the 2010 visit. New files also reportedly show email exchanges from that same year where Epstein suggested the Duke meet a young Russian woman in London, Andrew replied he would be delighted. The BBC notes it cannot confirm the palace visit without revealing the identity of the accuser, the details align with a pattern of behavior described by other witnesses.
Officials Increase Pressure for Testimony Before US Congress
These fresh accusations create significant new challenges for the British Royal Family, legal analysts warn that specific claims about 2010 could open avenues for further investigation. Senior political figures have suggested the Duke should answer questions from the US Congress, transparency is becoming a priority for officials in both nations. The claim that an encounter happened at an official royal residence adds a serious dimension to the scandal, it implicates the institution directly rather than just the individual.
Observers expect more details to emerge as lawyers continue to review heavily redacted files, the focus remains on whether the Duke will eventually cooperate with American authorities.
