Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Named in FBI Epstein Investigation Files
Newly released documents from the United States government have revealed that Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor appeared on an FBI shortlist of eleven "prominent names" flagged during the bureau's investigation into the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The former Duke of York was included in a PowerPoint presentation prepared by agents from the FBI's Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force, which outlined allegations against high-profile individuals without verifying their accuracy.
Specific Allegations Detailed in FBI Presentation
The royal's entry in the FBI document includes three primary allegations. Firstly, it claims Andrew participated in orgies and flew on Epstein's private aircraft, infamously known as the Lolita Express. Secondly, an unnamed woman—whose redacted details correspond to Virginia Giuffre—alleged she was instructed to "make Prince Andrew happy" by performing the same acts she did for Epstein. Thirdly, contractor Steve Scully, who worked on Epstein's private Caribbean island Little St. James, claims he witnessed Andrew "grinding against a young girl" on the property.
Additional witness statements in the files describe the royal dancing closely with a "young girl" on Little St. James. Another document references a photograph showing Andrew on all fours over a woman inside Epstein's New York residence. The presentation explicitly states these are allegations, not established facts, and does not conclude guilt.
FBI Approach and Wider Context of the List
A source close to the FBI investigation emphasized that the inclusion of Andrew's name "will inevitably raise questions" but is being treated cautiously, as allegations alone do not constitute findings. The document shows agents were aware of serious claims involving the listed figures, but none were formally treated as suspects. The list also included figures such as Donald Trump, Harvey Weinstein, and Bill Clinton, all of whom have denied wrongdoing or extensive contact with Epstein.
The FBI closed its case on Epstein's associates in July 2025 under the Trump administration, announcing no charges would be brought—a decision that angered many of the sex offender's victims. Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in August 2019 while awaiting trial for child sex offences.
Royal Fallout and Andrew's Relocation
The release of these documents, part of over three million Epstein files made public by the US government, has triggered renewed public outrage and royal repercussions. King Charles reportedly ordered Andrew out of Royal Lodge shortly after the files emerged. This followed criticism from royal sources who described Andrew's public appearances—including smiling and waving while riding on the Windsor estate—as "bizarre" given the timing.
Removal vans were seen at the 30-bedroom property within days, and Andrew has been relocated to Sandringham. He is temporarily staying at Wood Farm Cottage before moving permanently to nearby Marsh Farm after renovations. The ongoing scrutiny adds to the sensitivity surrounding Andrew, who has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.
