Fresh Revelations from Andrew's Nine-Day Stay at Epstein's Mansion
Newly disclosed details have surfaced regarding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's final documented visit to the residence of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The former Prince Andrew, who relinquished his royal titles last year, faces mounting scrutiny over his association with the financier, who died in prison in 2019.
Timeline of the Controversial Visit
Andrew stayed at Epstein's New York mansion in late 2010, several months after Epstein completed a sentence for sex offences involving a minor. During a 2019 Newsnight interview, presenter Emily Maitlis highlighted eyewitness accounts of girls entering and leaving the property. Andrew maintained that he observed no suspicious or illegal activity during his stays with Epstein.
Documents from the Epstein files indicate that arrangements were made for girls or young women to visit the mansion 'after school,' though it remains unclear whether this refers to university, college, or earlier education. On days when emails referenced such visits, Epstein instructed his accountant to provide cash sums of $5,000.
Daily Activities and Email Correspondence
A detailed timeline from the files outlines Andrew's activities during the nine-day visit:
- Monday, November 29: Andrew emails Epstein upon arrival. Epstein's assistant books a facial for the duke at the exclusive Core Club. Epstein boasts about hosting Andrew, while emails discuss a visitor's bra and panty size and a request for money for ballet shoes from someone citing school commitments.
- Tuesday, November 30: Andrew breakfasts with businessman Andrew Farkas and forwards a government report from Buckingham Palace to Epstein. Concurrently, Epstein emails about sending money to individuals, including a girl planning to visit that evening.
- Wednesday, December 1: Plans are made for a dinner celebrating Epstein's release, with guests including Woody Allen, Soon-Yi, Chelsea Handler, and Katie Couric.
- Thursday, December 2: Last-minute party preparations involve flowers and decorations, with Epstein advising a Russian model on passport concerns.
- Friday, December 3: Publicist Peggy Siegal praises the party as 'sensational,' while Andrew later describes it as a small gathering. Epstein's schedule notes Andrew going out with a US TV sports figure.
- Saturday, December 4: Andrew and Epstein shop at Barneys. Epstein inquires about 'anyone new for tonight,' receiving offers of women, including one described as 'hot and fun.' They lunch with Faith Kates of Next Model, and a driver picks up a model from the airport.
- Sunday, December 5: After visits to Core Club and a breakfast invitation, Andrew and Epstein are photographed in Central Park. Andrew receives a foot massage from a Russian model while watching an early edit of 'The King's Speech.'
- Monday, December 6: Andrew claims in his interview this was his departure day, but an email from Siegal suggests it was his last night, with invitations extended for dinner involving Naomi Campbell. Epstein receives another $5,000, and Andrew is pictured waving goodbye to Katherine Keating.
- Tuesday, December 7: Andrew flies home, according to the files.
Andrew's Defence and Ongoing Fallout
In his Newsnight interview, Andrew stated that ending the friendship face-to-face was the honourable thing to do and that he severed ties after the trip. However, emails show he later expressed eagerness to reunite with Epstein. Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing, and the files do not allege misconduct by those named.
The emergence of these details intensifies pressure on the former duke, with Metro seeking comment from Andrew regarding the latest disclosures. The timeline paints a vivid picture of the social dynamics and questionable activities surrounding his stay at 'Chez Epstein.'
