The latest release of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case has unleashed a torrent of new revelations, but one enigmatic figure stands out: 'The Invisible Man'. This mysterious alias, found in emails with convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, is now at the centre of intense speculation, with multiple clues pointing towards Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Duke of York.
Decoding the Email Evidence
Bombshell emails from the files show 'The Invisible Man' corresponded with Maxwell, asking in one instance: "Have you found me some new inappropriate friends?" The alias is linked to two specific email addresses within Epstein's records. Crucially, one of these – aace@dial.pipex.com – is listed in Epstein's personal phonebook under a contact named "Duke of York", as reported by major news outlets. The sign-off from the mysterious figure, a simple 'A', has further fuelled conjecture that it stands for Andrew.
A Coinciding Trip to Peru
Perhaps the most compelling temporal link involves a planned trip to Peru. In February 2002, Maxwell forwarded travel details to 'The Invisible Man' at the address abx17@dial.pipex.com. The correspondence discussed potential activities like lunch and horse riding, and contained the telling line: "About the girls... how old is he? I doubt it that he will find someone here, but we can try."
A reply from 'A' was then sent via the aace@dial.pipex.com account, stating: "As for girls well I leave that entirely to you..." Maxwell's own emails promised "some 2 legged sight seeing (read intelligent pretty fun and from good families)". It is a matter of public record that Andrew, then a UK trade envoy, was on an official visit to Peru in March 2002, where he was photographed in Lima.
Royal Life Details Match Up
Other personal details within the emails align precisely with Andrew's life at the time. In a message dated 16 August 2001, 'A' wrote: "I am up here at Balmoral Summer Camp for the Royal Family... How's LA? Have you found me some new inappropriate friends?" The Royal Family's annual summer holiday at Balmoral is a long-standing tradition, and confirmed reports place Andrew there in the summer of 2001.
The same email mentions "the girls" being exhausted, which many interpret as a reference to Andrew's daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, who were 13 and 11 respectively that summer and were known to be at Balmoral.
Furthermore, an email from 18 August 2001 discusses the death of the sender's valet and states: "I am a little off balance as not only has my office been restructured, I have left the RN and now my whole life is in turmoil..." Andrew ended his active service in the Royal Navy (RN) in July 2001. His valet, Michael Perry, died of a heart attack that same year.
Denials and Ongoing Scrutiny
Andrew has consistently and vigorously denied any wrongdoing regarding his association with Jeffrey Epstein. In October, he stated of the allegations: "I vigorously deny the accusations against me." There is no suggestion of misconduct in the released emails. However, the emergence of a photograph within the files showing Andrew lying across the laps of women at Sandringham, with Ghislaine Maxwell smiling in the background, has intensified scrutiny of his links to the disgraced financier.
Maxwell was convicted in 2021 on sex trafficking and conspiracy charges and is serving a 20-year prison sentence. Buckingham Palace has been contacted for comment regarding the latest document release. As the public and media pore over the hundreds of pages, the clues pointing to the identity of 'The Invisible Man' remain a focal point of the unfolding scandal.
