Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

Formerly Prince Andrew, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was a senior British royal and an associate of Jeffrey Epstein. Virginia Giuffre sued him in 2021, alleging sexual abuse when she was 17; Andrew denied her allegations. The case settled in February 2022 without an admission of liability, for an undisclosed amount. He stepped back from public duties in 2019 and lost the title of Prince in 2025. The Palace also gave notice for him to surrender the Royal Lodge lease. In February 2026, he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and released under investigation. A 22 May 2026 police update said that investigation was continuing.

September 2010 emails describe Andrew inviting Epstein to dinner at Buckingham Palace and discussing privacy. This invitation followed Epstein’s 2008 conviction. Andrew has denied Giuffre’s allegations; her civil case settled in 2022.

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Sources

  1. DOJ Epstein Library
  2. Giuffre v. Prince Andrew — civil complaint, 9 August 2021 — S.D.N.Y. 1:21-cv-06702, Document 1; allegations and requested relief
  3. Reuters — Giuffre civil settlement and its terms
  4. UK Parliament — removal of titles and honours
  5. Royal Family — Andrew’s statement and denial
  6. Royal Family — statement on misconduct investigation
  7. Thames Valley Police — investigation update, 22 May 2026
  8. ITV News — arrest and release under investigation
  9. TIME — Andrew’s BBC interview and acknowledged visits
  10. AP: people and correspondence in the Epstein files
  11. AFP: Musk, Branson, Andrew and Tisch correspondence
  12. Buckingham Palace: Andrew title-removal process — Statement published October 31, 2025; formal process and continuing denial

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