From the confines of her Florida prison cell, convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell has launched a scathing attack on Prince Andrew, accusing the disgraced royal of leaving her to 'face the music' alone while he retreated into silence.
In a series of explosive phone calls, the 62-year-old socialite expressed her fury at the Duke of York's perceived cowardice. She claims he has utterly abandoned her since her arrest, failing to offer any public or private support as she serves her 20-year sentence for her role in Jeffrey Epstein's vile abuse ring.
The Interview That Sparked the Fury
Maxwell's rage was reportedly ignited by the Prince's recent BBC Newsnight interview, which she watched from prison. She was said to be incensed by his performance, particularly his now-infamous declaration that his association with Epstein had become "seriously unhelpful" to the Royal Family's reputation.
To Maxwell, this was the ultimate betrayal—a selfish attempt to distance himself that completely ignored her plight and their long-standing friendship.
A Life Behind Bars
Currently incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tallahassee, Maxwell's life is a far cry from her former jet-setting existence. Her days are now governed by strict routine and limited privileges, a stark contrast to the opulent parties and elite connections she once curated with Epstein.
Her outburst highlights the deep isolation and bitterness that has defined her time in prison, where she has largely been shunned by the high-society figures who once populated her address book.
The Unravelling of a Royal Reputation
Prince Andrew's association with Maxwell and Epstein ultimately led to his spectacular fall from grace. After a public outcry and a disastrous attempt to defend himself in a BBC interview, he was forced to step back from all public duties in 2019.
The situation worsened considerably when he was sued for sexual assault by Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein's victims. The lawsuit was eventually settled out of court for a reported £12 million, a move that avoided a trial but cemented the Prince's tarnished legacy.
Maxwell's prison cell diatribe adds another bitter chapter to one of the most shocking scandals to ever engulf the British monarchy, revealing the fractured and self-serving loyalties at its heart.
