Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Confronts Escalating Pressure Over Epstein Connections
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince Andrew, faces mounting pressure regarding his association with convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein, as new allegations surface about his activities at Buckingham Palace. Recent disclosures from the Epstein files have intensified scrutiny on the royal's ties to the disgraced businessman, prompting calls for police intervention.
Code Names and Palace Access Under Scrutiny
Sources allege that Andrew invited multiple young women to Buckingham Palace, instructing staff to admit them under the code name 'Mrs Windsor'. According to insiders, this practice was frequent and well-known among palace staff, who would reportedly roll their eyes at the routine. The women entered through discreet staff entrances, with minimal security checks due to Andrew's royal status.
One insider revealed: 'It was common knowledge that Andrew liked to have young women visit Buckingham Palace. He would phone the duty office and always say the same thing — 'Mrs Windsor will be arriving shortly – please let her in and show her up'. This was always via one of the out of sight staff entrances.'
Epstein's 'Lolita Express' and UK Airport Connections
Gordon Brown, the former Prime Minister, has urged police to interview Andrew as part of an investigation into Epstein's UK activities. Brown highlighted that nearly 90 flights linked to Epstein's private jet, infamously dubbed the 'Lolita Express,' operated through UK airports between the early 1990s and 2018.
Epstein allegedly used Stansted Airport to transport women from Latvia, Lithuania, and Russia, with at least one woman connected to Andrew. Shockingly, around 15 of these flights occurred after Epstein's 2008 conviction for child sex offences.
Revelations from the Epstein Files
Documents released by the US Department of Justice include disturbing emails, such as one titled 'the girl,' which described a young woman as 'just turned 18, 179cm, very cute, speaks English.' The email further stated: 'I saw her in real 3 years ago… i will send you the video in next emai [sic].'
Additionally, emails suggest Andrew shared sensitive government documents from his trade envoy visits to Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Singapore with Epstein. Detectives are already investigating these allegations.
Political and Royal Fallout
Gordon Brown has labeled Britain's potential role in Epstein's operations as 'by far the biggest scandal of all,' calling for an in-depth police investigation. In the New Statesman, Brown wrote: 'What I discovered about the abuse of women by male predators and their enablers – and Britain’s as yet unacknowledged role – has shocked me to the core.'
Andrew, who was stripped of his royal titles by King Charles last year, has consistently denied any wrongdoing or prior knowledge of Epstein's illegal activities. He has since relocated from the Royal Lodge in Windsor to the King's Sandringham estate in Norfolk, with plans to move to a more modest residence.
Buckingham Palace has stated it will 'stand ready to support' the police if approached regarding these claims. The US files also include allegations that a woman was sent to have sex with Andrew in the UK in 2010, further complicating his legal and public image challenges.
