Queen Camilla maintained a steadfast silence this morning when confronted by reporters with direct questions about the Royal Family's involvement in the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein scandal. The monarch, who serves as Patron of the National Literacy Trust, was visiting Christ Church Primary School in Camden, north London, to officially open its newly refurbished library when the uncomfortable encounter occurred.
Royal Silence Speaks Volumes
As Her Majesty stepped from her vehicle with a smile and offered a simple "Morning" greeting, journalists seized the opportunity to press for answers regarding the escalating crisis surrounding Prince Andrew's connections to the convicted paedophile financier. One reporter clearly asked: "Good morning, Your Majesty. Will the Royal Family help the Epstein investigation? Do you have a message for Epstein's victims, Your Majesty?"
Queen Camilla offered no verbal response whatsoever, instead proceeding directly into the primary school without acknowledging the inquiries. This silent treatment comes at a particularly sensitive moment for the monarchy, as fresh allegations continue to emerge from the three million files recently released by the US Department of Justice.
Mounting Pressure on the Monarchy
The timing of this encounter is especially significant, occurring just days after Prince Edward became the first senior royal to publicly address the latest Epstein revelations. Speaking at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, the 61-year-old Duke of Edinburgh emphasized the importance of remembering victims, stating: "I think it's all really important always to remember the victims and who are the victims in all this? A lot of victims in this."
Former BBC royal correspondent Peter Hunt has since called for media persistence in holding senior royals accountable, specifically sharing the video of Camilla's non-response and urging continued pressure. "The British media must continue to do the right thing - despite the letters of outrage they may well receive from Buckingham Palace - and try and hold senior royals to account over Andrew and Epstein," Hunt declared.
Andrew's Dramatic Removal from Royal Lodge
Meanwhile, Prince Andrew faces increasingly serious allegations, including a second victim claiming she was sent to the UK specifically to have sex with him in 2010. Thames Valley Police confirmed they are "aware of reports" regarding a woman allegedly "taken to an address in Windsor in 2010 for sexual purposes," though no formal complaint has yet been filed.
The crisis has prompted dramatic action within royal circles, with Andrew reportedly ordered to vacate his Royal Lodge home earlier than planned. Sources indicate King Charles accelerated the relocation schedule after growing frustrated with seeing photographs of his brother horse riding around Windsor while the Epstein scandal continued to unfold. Removal vans were spotted departing the property this week as Andrew transitioned to temporary accommodation on the Sandringham estate.
International Political Pressure Intensifies
US Vice President JD Vance has expressed openness to summoning Andrew to testify before American lawmakers regarding his friendship with Epstein, echoing similar suggestions from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. "I saw Keir Starmer said something about this," Vance remarked. "I'm certainly open to it."
The renewed scrutiny follows the publication of disturbing photographs appearing to show Andrew crouched over a mystery woman, images that have reportedly left his daughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie "aghast" and "embarrassed." These revelations compound existing allegations from Virginia Giuffre, who claimed Andrew sexually assaulted her on three separate occasions in 2001 and 2002 before taking her own life last April.
Sarah Ferguson's Embarrassing Epstein Connections
Further complicating matters, newly released emails reveal that Andrew's ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, engaged in flirtatious correspondence with Epstein shortly after his release from prison. In one particularly cringe-worthy exchange from September 2009, the former Duchess of York suggested Epstein should marry her while discussing another woman who was "single and [sic] a great body."
The fallout from these revelations has been substantial. Sarah's Trust, one of Ferguson's charitable organizations, announced it will close down following "some months" of discussion, while several other charities have dropped her as a patron. Her most recent children's book was also cancelled by publisher New Frontier after she privately referred to Epstein as a "supreme friend" despite publicly disavowing him.
Broader Political Repercussions
The Epstein files have claimed another high-profile casualty in Peter Mandelson, who is stepping down from the House of Lords amid allegations he passed market-sensitive information to Epstein while serving as a Cabinet minister. Lord Mandelson, who also appears in a photograph inside Epstein's flat wearing only his underpants, denies breaking any laws.
The Metropolitan Police has launched a criminal investigation into these claims, while Prime Minister Starmer has pledged to publish details of how Mandelson was vetted for his appointment as US ambassador, albeit with some information withheld for national security reasons. At Prime Minister's Questions, Starmer declared that Mandelson had "betrayed" his country and would be stripped of his honorific title.
As the Royal Family navigates this multifaceted crisis, Queen Camilla's silent response during her school visit underscores the institution's apparent strategy of maintaining public duties while avoiding direct engagement with the scandal that continues to generate headlines and international scrutiny.
