Fresh revelations from unsealed court documents have cast further shadow over Prince Andrew's association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, exposing intimate details about the Duke of York's preferences during his stays at Epstein's properties.
Specific Demands for Therapists
According to the newly released files, Prince Andrew allegedly made specific requests regarding massage therapists during his visits to Epstein's homes. Testimony from Epstein's former house manager, Juan Alessi, suggests the royal expressly asked for "young and attractive" women to perform massage services.
"He would ask for a masseuse. He liked having massages," Alessi stated in his deposition, adding that Andrew specifically requested "a young girl, an attractive girl" to perform the treatments.
Epstein's Instructions to Staff
The court documents further reveal that Epstein himself allegedly instructed staff to fulfil Andrew's preferences. "Mr Epstein would tell me to get a massage therapist that was young and attractive for Prince Andrew," Alessi testified, painting a disturbing picture of the arrangements made for the visiting royal.
Buckingham Palace's Response
Buckingham Palace has maintained its position of not commenting on ongoing legal matters. However, these latest disclosures add significant weight to the allegations surrounding Andrew's relationship with Epstein and the nature of his visits to the financier's properties.
The revelations emerge from documents related to Virginia Giuffre's civil case against Ghislaine Maxwell, which was settled in 2017. While Prince Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing, these detailed accounts from staff members present a challenging narrative for the royal household.
Broader Implications
These intimate disclosures come at a particularly sensitive time for the monarchy, following Prince Andrew's removal from royal duties and the ongoing scrutiny of his connections to Epstein. The specific nature of the requests described in the testimony adds a new dimension to the already damaging association between the Duke of York and the disgraced financier.
As the royal family continues to navigate these turbulent waters, these court document revelations ensure that Prince Andrew's controversial past remains firmly in the public eye, raising further questions about judgment and accountability within the highest levels of British society.
