Newly released documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case appear to show Prince Andrew asking Ghislaine Maxwell to arrange meetings with 'inappropriate friends' while she sought 'friendly and discreet and fun' girls on his behalf. The emails, dated 2001 and 2002, are part of the largest release yet of files concerning the convicted sex offender.
The correspondence, signed off by 'A' and written from Balmoral, includes a message from August 2001 in which Andrew asks: 'Have you found me some new inappropriate friends?' Maxwell replied: 'So sorry to disappoint you. However, the truth must be told. I have only been able to find appropriate friends.'
Further emails from early 2002 discuss arrangements for a trip to Peru, with Maxwell forwarding messages about setting up meetings with 'girls'. In one exchange, Andrew says: 'As for girls well I leave that entirely to you.' Photographs later show the prince on an official visit to Peru.
The files also raise fresh questions for Donald Trump, with a claim that he was on a flight with Epstein and a 20-year-old woman in the 1990s. Trump has denied any wrongdoing. Additionally, the FBI sought to question Andrew about his links to another sex offender, Peter Nygard.
Prince Andrew has consistently denied allegations against him and did not respond to requests for comment on the latest documents. The Metropolitan Police have contacted the FBI to inquire about any ongoing investigations related to the prince's association with Epstein.
