Buckingham Palace has been drawn into the Jeffrey Epstein scandal after newly unsealed court documents confirmed the disgraced financier visited the royal residence, according to legal filings from New York.
The stunning revelation emerged from documents connected to Ghislaine Maxwell's criminal case, showing Epstein travelled to the palace alongside his longtime associate. While the exact date and purpose of the visit remain unclear, the disclosure marks the first official confirmation linking Epstein to the monarch's London headquarters.
Palace Responds to Court Revelations
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson addressed the allegations, stating: "This relates to a visit in the early 2010s, details of which are a matter of public record." The carefully worded statement stopped short of denying the encounter occurred.
The documents form part of a massive trove of evidence being examined in Maxwell's appeal against her 20-year sentence for sex trafficking. Legal experts suggest this revelation could have significant implications for understanding Epstein's network of powerful connections.
Epstein's Royal Connections Under Scrutiny
While Prince Andrew's friendship with Epstein has been extensively documented, this new evidence suggests the financier's access to royal circles was more extensive than previously understood. The timing of the visit - during the early 2010s - places it after Epstein's initial conviction for sex offences in 2008.
Former federal prosecutor Geoffrey Berman, who oversaw the Epstein investigation, emphasised the importance of these documents in understanding the scope of Epstein's operations. "Every piece of evidence helps complete the picture," he noted in recent comments.
Legal Fallout Continues
The unsealed documents come as Maxwell continues her appeal process from a Florida prison. Her legal team argues that new evidence could potentially overturn her conviction, though legal analysts remain sceptical about their chances of success.
Meanwhile, victims' advocates have called for full transparency regarding all of Epstein's associations, arguing that only complete disclosure can bring proper closure to survivors.
The Metropolitan Police previously stated they would review any new evidence relating to Epstein's activities in the UK, though no current investigation is underway regarding the palace visit specifically.
