Royal Under Congressional Scrutiny Over Epstein Friendship
The US Congress has formally requested Andrew Mountbatten Windsor to appear before an American committee investigating the late financier Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking operations. In a significant development, the congressional letter specifically addresses the Duke as 'Mr Andrew Mountbatten Windsor' and demands his cooperation in uncovering Epstein's network of co-conspirators.
Serious Questions Raised by Financial Records
The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform revealed it has obtained financial records containing concerning notations including 'massage for Andrew' that directly raise questions about the nature of their relationship. The committee emphasised that Andrew's "long-standing friendship" with the convicted paedophile suggests he may possess crucial information about Epstein's criminal activities.
Sixteen members of Congress signed the document, which references a previously disclosed 2011 email exchange where Andrew told Epstein "we are in this together". This correspondence, combined with their documented close relationship, forms the basis of the committee's suspicion that the royal may have valuable insights into Epstein's operations.
Timing Coincides with Royal Status Removal
The congressional summons arrived as Andrew faced dramatic changes in his royal status. The letter was delivered to Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park, the residence he recently agreed to vacate following the King's decision to strip him of his HRH style and prince title last week.
The committee's investigation seeks to identify all individuals who enabled Epstein's sex trafficking network, stating clearly: "The committee is seeking to uncover the identities of Mr Epstein's co-conspirators and enablers, and to understand the full extent of his criminal operations."
Andrew has been given until 20 November 2025 to respond to the congressional request for a transcribed interview. The committee stressed that cooperation is expected "in the interest of justice for the victims of Jeffrey Epstein."
This development follows allegations from Virginia Giuffre, who died in April, that Andrew sexually assaulted her after being introduced by Epstein. The Duke has consistently and vehemently denied all accusations made against him.
