Disgraced royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has emerged as the most frequently referenced British figure in the massive cache of Jeffrey Epstein-linked documents handed to US investigators, appearing a staggering 173 times throughout the 23,000-file collection.
The British Presence in Epstein's World
The former prince tops a list of more than 30 prominent British names that appear throughout the sprawling database, which includes emails, travel logs, legal notes and correspondence spanning decades. The documents were formally transferred to the US House Oversight Committee by the Epstein estate following years of legal manoeuvring.
Andrew's 173 mentions dramatically outnumber every other UK figure, underscoring how deeply his downfall became entwined with the Epstein scandal. While appearing in the documents doesn't imply wrongdoing, the scale of British entries has generated significant interest across Westminster, the monarchy and celebrity circles.
Just behind the Duke of York is Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's former girlfriend turned convicted madam, whose name appears 135 times. Her disgraced father, newspaper baron Robert Maxwell, is referenced 47 times, making the Maxwell family the second-largest cluster of British figures in the documents by volume alone.
Political and Celebrity Names Surface
The list reads like a who's who of British society, featuring former prime ministers, rock stars, cultural icons and political figures who appear in various contexts - from media discussions to event attendance records and diary planning notes.
Among political figures, Tony Blair is mentioned 22 times, David Cameron appears 19 times, Gordon Brown 16 times and Peter Mandelson 10 times. Brexit architect Nigel Farage features 18 times, while the late Diana, Princess of Wales is listed 14 times. Even Queen Camilla makes nine appearances.
The celebrity contingent is equally star-studded, with Mick Jagger (9 mentions), Adele (8), Bono (16), Elton John (8), David Beckham (9) and Colin Firth (10) all appearing in the searchable database.
Context Matters: How Names Appear
Many British celebrities appear in articles shared with or by Epstein, with some pieces being repeatedly circulated, resulting in multiple mentions for certain stars. One of David Beckham's mentions emerged in a conversation between Epstein and Boris Nikolic, a biotech venture capitalist, where they discussed "philanthropy."
In January 2011, Epstein emailed Nikolic to determine whether Rolling Stone singer Sir Mick Jagger was in "town," writing: "I will have no trouble getting anyone you want." The correspondence reveals the sex offender's confidence in his access to high-profile figures.
Supermodel Naomi Campbell's name appears in a March 2011 article claiming she stayed on Epstein's Caribbean island. Another mention surfaces in an email from lawyers representing an alleged victim, stating Epstein "arranged for a night out at a concert with Naomi Campbell."
Prince Andrew's accuser, Virginia Giuffre, who is referenced 58 times in the files, also claimed Campbell flew on Epstein's private jet.
Many other British celebrities, including Adele, appear in emails to Epstein from Peggy Siegal, a prominent American entertainment publicist. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage features in correspondence between the sex offender and Donald Trump's former advisor, Steve Bannon.
The Fallout and Ongoing Scrutiny
Prince Andrew's status as the most heavily referenced Brit reflects the catastrophic collapse of his royal standing. His relationship with Epstein, whom he once described as "a convenient friend," triggered one of the worst crises in modern royal history.
The Duke's name saturates the documents through event discussions, attempted PR salvage operations, legal notes and references in interview statements made by others. His infamous BBC Newsnight interview, settlement with Virginia Giuffre, and removal from public duties cemented his fall from grace.
For investigators and lawmakers scouring the archive, Andrew represents not a footnote but a dominant presence. Meanwhile, Ghislaine Maxwell's 135 mentions span years of correspondence, travel schedules, guest lists, personal messages and legal discussions.
If Andrew's downfall was public and explosive, Maxwell's was total: convicted, disgraced, and now serving a lengthy sentence for trafficking and grooming offences on Epstein's behalf.
The documents, made searchable by Courier Newsroom, a left-leaning US digital media company, also repeatedly reference her father, Robert Maxwell - the tycoon who plundered the Mirror Group pension fund before his mysterious death at sea.
Other notable British figures appearing in the files include Richard Dawkins (29 mentions), Stephen Hawking (17), Sharon Churcher (16), Sarah Ferguson (9), Salman Rushdie (9), Piers Morgan (9) and even William Shakespeare (9).
Committee members have released material in rolling batches, insisting transparency is essential to "closing every door that allowed Epstein to operate." The 23,000 files featuring British names were obtained directly from Epstein's estate, separate from the vast cache held by the US Government.
With more releases expected, one senior congressional aide warned: "The British section is only the beginning. The political storm, on both sides of the Atlantic, is building."
