Buckingham Palace faces renewed scrutiny as explosive court documents unveil Prince Andrew's extraordinary Windsor Castle meeting with the late Queen Elizabeth II during the peak of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
The Windsor Summit
Fresh evidence reveals the Duke of York travelled to Windsor Castle on November 16, 2019, for a private audience with Her Majesty, mere days after his catastrophic BBC Newsnight appearance. This encounter occurred as the royal establishment scrambled to contain the escalating crisis surrounding Andrew's connections to the convicted sex offender.
Palace in Crisis Mode
The meeting proved pivotal, culminating in Andrew's abrupt removal from royal duties just one week later. Palace insiders described an institution in damage limitation mode, with senior courtiers coordinating the royal response from their Buckingham Palace headquarters.
The timing raises significant questions:
- The encounter occurred during intense global media scrutiny
- It preceded Andrew's permanent removal from public life
- Documents confirm palace officials were managing the escalating situation
Legal Documents Shed New Light
Recently unsealed court filings from Virginia Giuffre's lawsuit against Ghislaine Maxwell provide crucial timeline evidence. These papers confirm the palace's active involvement in crisis management during this tumultuous period for the monarchy.
The revelations underscore the institutional challenge faced by the royal household as it attempted to navigate one of the most damaging scandals in recent royal history.
Aftermath and Ongoing Fallout
Prince Andrew has consistently denied all allegations against him, including claims by Virginia Giuffre. However, the Windsor meeting marks a defining moment in the royal family's handling of the Epstein association, demonstrating the seriousness with which palace officials treated the threat to the monarchy's reputation.
The released documents continue to fuel debate about institutional accountability and the royal family's handling of serious allegations against senior members.
