Explosive court documents have revealed startling details about Prince Andrew's relationship with Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted associate of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
The papers, unsealed as part of a defamation case, describe the Duke of York as Maxwell's "occasional guest" at Epstein's infamous properties. This latest revelation adds fuel to the ongoing controversy surrounding the prince's connections to the Epstein scandal.
Frequent Interactions Exposed
The documents paint a picture of regular contact between Andrew and Maxwell, with the prince reportedly visiting Epstein's homes on multiple occasions. This contradicts previous statements from Buckingham Palace about the nature of their relationship.
One particularly damning entry describes Maxwell introducing the prince to Epstein's inner circle, raising serious questions about what Andrew knew about the financier's criminal activities.
Royal Reputation in Crisis
These revelations come at a difficult time for the monarchy, with Andrew already stripped of his military titles and royal patronages following his disastrous Newsnight interview about his Epstein connections.
Royal commentators suggest this new information could further damage the prince's attempts to rehabilitate his public image and return to royal duties.
Maxwell's Ongoing Legal Battles
The documents emerged from Maxwell's defamation case against Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre, who has also accused Prince Andrew of sexual abuse - claims he has consistently denied.
With Maxwell currently serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, these court papers provide fresh insight into the social circles that enabled Epstein's crimes.
