Emails Expose Andrew's Role in Attempted Epstein-Gaddafi Meeting
Newly disclosed emails from the extensive Jeffrey Epstein files have revealed that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Duke of York, attempted to arrange a meeting between the disgraced financier and the late Libyan dictator Colonel Muammar Gaddafi. The correspondence, dating back to the autumn of 2010, indicates that Andrew actively worked to facilitate this encounter, although it is understood that the planned meeting in Tripoli ultimately did not proceed.
Key Email Exchanges and Communications
The emails, which were first uncovered by Channel 4 News from the latest release of the US Department of Justice's Epstein files, show a direct chain of communication involving Epstein, his royal aide David Stern, and Andrew. In one message from October 2010, Epstein wrote to Stern stating, "i want to go to tripoli lets organize with pa." This was followed by another email where Epstein elaborated, "people that have seen the father, have asked me if i want to meet him as he does not know where to put his money as opposed to what to do with it, currencies etc, I wondered if Pa should make the intro instead." Here, "the father" is understood to refer to Gaddafi, distinguishing him from his son Saif.
Stern then consulted Andrew, replying the next day, October 8, 2010, with "He is thinking about the best approach and will discuss with me when I see him next on 17th Oct in Hong Kong (he is leaving today for Asia)." Andrew, who was serving as the UK's trade envoy at the time and was on an official visit to China in October 2010, subsequently engaged with a Libyan contact to try to set up the meeting.
Andrew's Direct Involvement and Follow-Up
Further emails from "The Duke," signed with the initial "A," to Epstein's address demonstrate Andrew's direct involvement. One message reads, "I will call you later this evening after I have had my chat with my Libyan contact to see what we can arrange for you in Tripoli." On the same day, November 4, 2010, a follow-up email from "A" to Epstein states, "Libya fixed. Call me whenever." This suggests that Andrew believed he had successfully arranged the meeting, though reports indicate it never took place, as Epstein did not travel to the Libyan capital.
Broader Context and Ongoing Investigations
These revelations emerge amidst ongoing scrutiny of Andrew's connections to Epstein. Thames Valley Police recently confirmed that they have held discussions with specialists from the Crown Prosecution Service regarding allegations that Andrew shared confidential reports from his role as the UK's trade envoy with Epstein. This adds a layer of complexity to the already controversial associations between the royal figure and the convicted sex offender.
The emails provide a stark insight into the extent of Andrew's efforts to broker high-level meetings for Epstein, highlighting concerns over the misuse of his official position. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been contacted for comment on these latest disclosures, but no response has been made public at this time.
