New Epstein Document Release Features Images of Andrew with Unidentified Woman
Photographs which appear to show Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor crouched over an unidentified woman have emerged in the latest substantial disclosure of files connected to the Jeffrey Epstein case. These images form part of a vast release of more than three million documents published by the US Department of Justice on Friday, relating to the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender.
Undated Photographs and Email Exchanges Revealed
The undated pictures were included within a 100-page document of photographs. They depict a man, appearing to be the former Duke of York, kneeling on the floor adjacent to a woman lying down. The images also seem to show the individual touching the woman's abdomen, with the feet of another unidentified person visible on a table in the background. The photographs lack captions, and their specific location remains unknown.
Alongside these visuals, the document dump contains numerous email exchanges. Screenshots and scans appear to show correspondence between the former prince and Jeffrey Epstein. In one August 2010 exchange, occurring two years after Epstein pleaded guilty to soliciting a minor for prostitution, the financier writes about introducing a "beautiful" Russian woman. The account labelled "The Duke" responds with interest, requesting details and stating, "Of course. I am in Geneva until the morning of 22nd but would be delighted to see her."
Further emails reveal Epstein describing the woman as "26, russian, clevere beautiful, trustworthy." The reply from "The Duke" includes the query, "That was quick! How are you? Good to be free?" to which Epstein responds, "great to be free of many things." The exchange concludes with "The Duke" expressing frustration over missed opportunities and a desire to meet soon.
Buckingham Palace Invitation and Maxwell Correspondence
In a separate September 2010 email, when Epstein mentioned being in London, "The Duke" replied, "Alternatively we could have dinner at Buckingham Palace and lots of privacy." This suggests the use of royal premises for a private meeting.
The files also include exchanges involving British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell. In an August 2002 email thread from an account named "The Invisible Man"—believed to be Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, given references to his valet, Balmoral, and his former wife Sarah—the sender contemplates spending time with "Sarah and the kids" instead of visiting "the Island," where Maxwell mentions "5 stunning red heads." Maxwell replies, "Andrew sweet heart – I fully understand if you want to spend time w/Sarah and the kids."
In a follow-up, after the sender confirms he will not be visiting, Maxwell writes, "No problem, (redacted), who is now coming and 5 other stunning red heads will all just have to play with ourselves." The sender's reply includes, "Masses of love and thanks, A xxx."
Another email from Maxwell in March 2002, sent the day after the Queen Mother's death, addresses "The Invisible Man" as "sweat pea," offering condolences and mentioning a rescheduled meeting.
Context and Aftermath of the Allegations
This release follows previous disclosures in December, which included an email from Balmoral signed "A" asking Maxwell for "inappropriate friends." Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his Manhattan jail cell in August 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges; his death was ruled a suicide.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently and strenuously denied allegations that he sexually assaulted Virginia Giuffre when she was a teenager trafficked by Epstein. Despite claiming never to have met her, he paid millions to settle a civil sexual assault claim with Ms Giuffre in 2022.
The former duke stepped back from royal duties in 2019 following a controversial BBC Newsnight interview. Subsequent scrutiny, including the publication of Ms Giuffre's posthumous memoir and ongoing document releases, led to King Charles III officially removing his brother's HRH style and prince title last year.
The latest document dump by the US Department of Justice continues to fuel public and legal examination of the connections between high-profile individuals and Jeffrey Epstein's network.
