Exclusive: Andrew's Alleged Palace Misconduct Uncovered in Latest Epstein Document Drop
The release of new Jeffrey Epstein files has once again thrust Prince Andrew into the spotlight, with royal expert Andrew Lownie suggesting these revelations represent merely "the tip of the iceberg" regarding the former prince's alleged misconduct behind palace walls.
Disturbing Photographs and Email Exchanges Emerge
The latest tranche of documents published by the US Department of Justice includes disturbing photographs that appear to show Andrew crouching on all fours over a young woman lying on the floor. While the location remains unconfirmed, the images depict a man believed to be Andrew leaning over the woman, who is sprawled face up with arms spread wide.
In one photograph, the man stares directly at the camera, while another shows him placing his left hand on the woman's stomach. These visuals form part of a dark catalogue of evidence that continues to link Andrew to the disgraced financier.
Email correspondence included in the files reveals further concerning exchanges. Messages from someone identifying as "Invisible Man" and signing off as 'A' – believed to be someone at Balmoral – request "inappropriate friends" from Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's accomplice now imprisoned for sex trafficking.
Buckingham Palace Invitations and Alleged Encounters
The documents appear to confirm that Andrew invited Epstein to Buckingham Palace, directly involving royal premises in the ongoing scandal. In one email thread from September 2010, Epstein offers to introduce Andrew to a "clever" and "beautiful" 26-year-old Russian woman.
Andrew's response suggests meeting at Buckingham Palace for dinner, stating: "Delighted for you to come here to BP. Come with whomever and I'll be here free from 1600ish to 2000." The abbreviation 'BP' is understood to refer to Buckingham Palace.
A second woman has now come forward through her lawyer, Brad Edwards, alleging Epstein sent her to the UK for a sexual encounter with Andrew. She claims to have spent a night at his Windsor residence, Royal Lodge, in 2010 when she was in her twenties, followed by a tour of Buckingham Palace.
Royal Expert Reveals Pattern of Alleged Misconduct
Royal author Andrew Lownie, who previously wrote a biography about Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, has made explosive claims about the former prince's alleged behaviour at Buckingham Palace. Speaking to NewsNation, Lownie alleged: "He brought in prostitutes to Buckingham Palace for years. It was done on a regular basis."
According to Lownie, palace staff who complained about this behaviour were allegedly told to "keep quiet" or risk demotion. Perhaps most significantly, Lownie claims the late Queen Elizabeth II was aware of her son's alleged activities but protected him as her favourite child.
"Of course the Queen knew," Lownie stated. "She was informed. But he was her favourite son, and he got away with everything. They brushed it under the rug - until now."
Protocol Breaches and Signature Moves
Lownie emphasises the impossibility of entertaining at Buckingham Palace without involving numerous staff members and following strict protocols, raising serious questions about who knew what within the royal household.
Sources have revealed Andrew's alleged "signature move" when bringing women to the palace. According to The Daily Beast, two anonymous sources claim the duke would "let women sit on the thrones in the Throne Room in Buckingham Palace, including the one reserved for his mother, Queen Elizabeth II."
A separate source suggested Andrew used this tactic regularly, telling the outlet: "Everyone thinks they are the only person to get to sit on the throne. He does it to everyone he is trying to pull." The former prince allegedly even allowed at least one woman to wave from the famous balcony.
Mounting Pressure on the Royal Family
With Prime Minister Keir Starmer suggesting Andrew should testify before US Congress, royal expert Afua Acheampong-Hagan believes the monarchy is running out of options for distancing itself from the scandal. She suggests King Charles may need to issue a public statement acknowledging the situation.
"The next step would perhaps be for the King to make some sort of statement about this," Acheampong-Hagan observes. "The statement we got from Buckingham Palace when we were told that Andrew was moving out of Royal Lodge gave us a hint of what side they were on."
She adds: "I think perhaps there is going to be a point where the Royal Family are going to have to do more."
Just the Beginning of Revelations
Lownie warns that the recently released documents represent only about three percent of files held by the Department of Justice, with additional materials potentially held by the Epstein estate. "Absolutely, there are many more girls," he predicts. "This is a much bigger story than anyone realises."
The royal expert concludes with a chilling assessment: "This is now a bigger scandal than Andrew, it's about what the palace knew and why they didn't act." As more documents potentially emerge, the royal family faces increasing pressure to address these allegations directly and demonstrate accountability for what allegedly occurred within their most iconic residence.
