Masseuse Alleges Maxwell Sought Late-Night Massage Before Epstein Island Discussion
Professional masseuse Monique Giannelloni has come forward with startling claims involving sex traffickers Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein, alleging she overheard them discussing a multi-million-pound island purchase in 2000. Giannelloni, who previously asserted she gave Prince Andrew a massage at Buckingham Palace, detailed a "very strange" encounter where Maxwell initially requested a late-night massage in New York.
Late-Night Request and Awkward Meeting
According to Giannelloni, Maxwell contacted her via secretary for a late-night massage, though the therapist had "no idea how she initially got my number." She refused the nighttime appointment, rearranging for the next morning. Upon arrival, she found Maxwell with Epstein, who remained in the room throughout. Giannelloni told the Mail Online, "She had wanted a late night massage but I had told her I don't do that so I went in the morning the next day."
The conversation turned bizarre as Giannelloni alleges the pair talked about purchasing an island for approximately £20 million. She described the situation as awkward, with Epstein merely standing by during the discussion. This alleged exchange predates Epstein's 1998 acquisition of Little St. James island in the US Virgin Islands for $7.95 million through his company LSJ LLC.
Links to Prince Andrew and Royal Connections
Following the New York meeting, Maxwell reportedly promised to introduce Giannelloni to someone "more famous than God," later revealed to be Prince Andrew's staff. Giannelloni claims she was subsequently transported into Buckingham Palace for a massage with Andrew, bypassing expected security checks. She alleged Andrew appeared in a robe, then returned nude from the bathroom, prompting her to avert her eyes out of embarrassment.
"I got to the room and Andrew was stood there in a robe. After saying 'Hello', he disappeared to the bathroom and came back in the nude. I averted my eyes and I was quite embarrassed," Giannelloni stated. She described the massage as proceeding without issues, with Andrew being "very nice and very gentlemanly," and payment made via a £75 cheque from a Royal Family Coutts account.
Context and Denials
Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence in the US for sex trafficking underage girls, while Epstein died in prison in 2019 awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Prince Andrew has consistently denied any knowledge of Epstein's crimes during their friendship and refutes all allegations of wrongdoing. Palace representatives maintain Andrew covered personal expenses from his own funds while a working royal.
Giannelloni's account adds to the complex web of allegations surrounding Epstein and Maxwell's associates, highlighting the ongoing public and legal scrutiny of their activities and connections. The masseuse's claims provide a personal glimpse into the interactions between these controversial figures, underscoring the lingering questions about their network and influence.
