A second woman has come forward alleging that Jeffrey Epstein sent her to the UK to have a sexual encounter with Prince Andrew, according to her lawyer. The woman claims she spent the night at the former prince's residence, Royal Lodge, in 2010 when she was in her 20s.
Brad Edwards, the woman's US lawyer, told the BBC that after spending the night with Prince Andrew, she was given a tour of Buckingham Palace and tea. Edwards is considering filing a civil lawsuit on her behalf against the former prince.
The allegations have intensified pressure on Prince Andrew to testify before the US Congress. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the prince "should be prepared" to give evidence about his links with Epstein, adding that anyone with information should share it.
Communities Secretary Steve Reed echoed the prime minister's call, stating that Prince Andrew "clearly has insight into what was going on" and should testify. Reed also described newly emerged images of a barefoot Andrew crouching over a woman as "very disturbing."
Prince Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing related to Epstein, a convicted sex offender who died in 2019. He was stripped of his titles last year amid the fallout from his friendship with the billionaire.
