The US Department of Justice has made public a series of photographs depicting Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Duke of York, in a crouching position over an unidentified woman. These images were included in the latest release of over 3 million documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, shedding new light on the connections between the former royal and the convicted sex offender.
Key Revelations from the Epstein Files
The documents, unveiled last week, contain emails and photographs that suggest ongoing communication between Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, and Epstein following his release from house arrest in August 2010. Epstein had previously pleaded guilty in 2008 to soliciting a minor for prostitution, serving 13 months in a jail work-release programme before a year of house arrest.
Photographic Evidence
Among the released materials are three photographs showing a barefoot and smiling Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on all fours, positioned over a woman lying flat on the floor. The woman's face is redacted in the images, and the former royal appears to be looking directly at the camera. In one of the photos, his hand is visible on her abdomen. These undated images lack captions or specific location details and do not imply any illegal activity.
Email Exchanges and Contacts
The files include emails from accounts labelled "The Duke" and "The Invisible Man," believed to be Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, as well as from "Sarah," referencing Sarah Ferguson. Key exchanges reveal:
- Shortly after Epstein's house arrest ended in August 2010, "The Duke" exchanged emails about a "beautiful" Russian woman, with Epstein offering an introduction and Mountbatten-Windsor expressing interest.
- In September 2010, emails suggest Epstein requested private time during a London visit, with Mountbatten-Windsor allegedly inviting him to Buckingham Palace for dinner, mentioning privacy and flexibility.
- Emails from December 2010 indicate Mountbatten-Windsor attended a "last-minute casual dinner" with Epstein in New York, contradicting his previous claims of having ended the friendship by that time. He also appears to have offered Epstein an investment opportunity in Afghanistan via email on Christmas Eve 2010.
Sarah Ferguson's Involvement
The documents also highlight Sarah Ferguson's interactions with Epstein. In March 2011, emails show Epstein wanted Ferguson to release a statement declaring he "wasn't a pedo," following her public expressions of regret over their association. Ferguson had previously told the Evening Standard she "abhor[red] paedophilia and any sexual abuse of children."
Further emails from August 2009 suggest Ferguson and her daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, may have met with Epstein while he was under house arrest, with Ferguson expressing gratitude for his kindness. Epstein is known to have provided financial support to Ferguson, including at least £15,000 to help pay off debts.
Affectionate Exchanges with Ghislaine Maxwell
An email exchange from August 2002 between an account named "The Invisible Man" and Ghislaine Maxwell points to a close relationship between Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Maxwell. The emails include affectionate language, with Maxwell referring to him as "Andrew sweet heart" and discussing plans that involve "5 other stunning red heads." The sender, signed "A," mentions family time and sends "masses of love."
Context and Aftermath
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor had his royal titles and honours removed by King Charles in October 2025, prior to these revelations. The release of these files has sparked outrage among attorneys representing Epstein's sex trafficking survivors, who criticise the handling of the documents.
This extensive document dump continues to unravel the complex web of associations surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, implicating high-profile figures and raising questions about the extent of their involvement with the financier both before and after his criminal convictions.
