Explosive new evidence has emerged revealing that Prince Andrew planned to meet with Jeffrey Epstein following the financier's release from prison in 2009, despite widespread condemnation of their association.
Freshly unsealed court documents from Virginia Giuffre's lawsuit against Ghislaine Maxwell show email correspondence indicating the Duke of York's intention to reconnect with the convicted sex offender immediately after his incarceration for soliciting prostitution with a minor.
The Damning Correspondence
According to the revelations, an email sent on July 22, 2010 - just over a year after Epstein's release - discussed arrangements for Prince Andrew to meet with the disgraced financier. The correspondence suggests the royal was actively planning the encounter despite Epstein's status as a registered sex offender.
The timing is particularly significant, as it places the planned meeting within the period when Epstein was supposed to be serving his 18-month prison sentence under a controversial work-release programme that allowed him to spend up to 12 hours a day, six days a week outside confinement.
Buckingham Palace's Response
Buckingham Palace has maintained its longstanding position of not commenting on the Duke of York's relationship with Epstein. However, these latest revelations present a direct challenge to Prince Andrew's previous assertions about the nature and extent of their association.
The emails directly contradict the Duke's 2019 BBC Newsnight interview, where he claimed he had only seen Epstein "once or twice a year" and suggested their relationship had significantly cooled following the financier's conviction.
Legal and Reputational Fallout
These disclosures emerge as Prince Andrew continues to face legal challenges and public scrutiny over his connections to Epstein. The Duke recently settled a civil sexual assault case brought by Virginia Giuffre out of court, though he has consistently denied the allegations against him.
The latest email revelations are likely to intensify pressure on the royal family and raise further questions about judgment and associations within the highest echelons of British society.
As the monarchy navigates this ongoing scandal, these documents provide the most compelling evidence to date of the depth and persistence of Prince Andrew's relationship with one of the most notorious sex offenders of modern times.
