Epstein Files Unveil Shocking Details of Financier's Attempt to Arrange Meeting Between Russian Woman and Prince Andrew
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday made public an extensive collection of investigative materials related to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This latest batch includes over three million pages of records, more than two thousand videos, and nearly one hundred eighty thousand images, shedding new light on Epstein's controversial connections.
Epstein's Proposal to Prince Andrew Regarding Russian Woman
Among the millions of pages released, references appear to a Russian woman whom Epstein proposed introducing to King Charles III's brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The documents reveal what seems to be a later exchange about a possible invitation to Buckingham Palace, highlighting the depth of Epstein's interactions with royal circles.
What the Documents Specifically Reveal
According to the documents, in an email dated August 12, 2010, Epstein wrote to Andrew, addressing him as "The Duke." In this communication, Epstein mentioned, "a friend who I think you might enjoy having dinner with," and noted that she would be in London from August 20 to 24. The messages show that Andrew inquired about what Epstein had told her about him and whether she would be carrying "a message" from Epstein.
In a follow-up email, Andrew stated he would be in Geneva on August 22 but added that he "would be delighted to see her." Epstein described the woman as 26 years old, Russian, clever, and beautiful, and noted that she already had the prince's email address. However, the documents do not indicate that any meeting ever occurred between Andrew and this woman.
Discussions of Buckingham Palace Dinner
Weeks after the initial exchange, the two appear to have discussed the possibility of dining at Buckingham Palace. One message shows that Epstein reached out to Andrew on September 27, 2010, while in London, mentioning, "What time would you like me... we will also need (to)... have private time."
Andrew responded that he was departing Scotland and added: "We could have dinner at Buckingham Palace and lots of privacy." Two days later, Andrew sent another email, writing, "Delighted for you to come here to BP (Buckingham Palace). Come with whomever and I'll be here free from 1600ish to 2000." The documents do not establish whether any dinner at the palace—then the official London residence of the late Queen Elizabeth II—actually took place.
Background on Epstein and Andrew's Association
Epstein had been released on probation from house arrest in August 2010 after being sentenced for procuring a girl under the age of 18 for prostitution. In a 2019 BBC interview, Andrew claimed he had ended his association with the sex offender after December 2010. However, court records later showed that he continued to remain in contact with Epstein, contradicting this statement.
Andrew, who has consistently maintained his innocence, was stripped of all his royal titles by King Charles last year due to his association with Epstein. This move followed renewed public outrage in the UK over his links to Epstein, fueled by documents released last year and a posthumous memoir by Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre.
Legal and Personal Fallout
Virginia Giuffre, a dual US and Australian citizen, had accused Andrew of sexual assault, alleging that she was trafficked to have sex with him on three occasions, including twice when she was 17. After Giuffre filed a lawsuit against him, Andrew paid a multi-million-pound settlement in 2022 without admitting any wrongdoing. Tragically, Giuffre died by suicide at her home in Australia in April. Epstein himself died by suicide while in jail on August 10, 2019.
The controversy ultimately led the king to not only strip his brother of all royal titles and honours but also announce that Andrew would be forced to leave his 30-room mansion on the royal estate in Windsor, west of London. The former prince, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has consistently denied sexually abusing Giuffre, maintaining his innocence throughout the legal proceedings.
This release of documents by the US Department of Justice adds another layer to the ongoing scrutiny of Epstein's network and its connections to high-profile individuals, raising further questions about the extent of these relationships and their implications.
