Fresh Evidence Emerges in Royal Scandal
A recently uncovered email from Jeffrey Epstein's files suggests Prince Andrew received a massage at Ghislaine Maxwell's London residence, adding another layer to the ongoing royal scandal. The message, sent in January 2015, indicates Maxwell planned to distance herself from the convicted sex offender while also denying knowledge of Andrew's treatment at her Belgravia townhouse.
The damning correspondence contains Maxwell's written statement: 'And they need me to say I was not aware of massage w/andrew in my house'. Epstein responded that he was obtaining legal advice for Maxwell regarding the situation.
Document Release Intensifies Pressure
This revelation comes as part of a major document release in the United States, with more than 20,000 files and emails becoming public this week. According to sources speaking to The Sun, this new evidence will 'heap further pressure' on the disgraced royal.
The timing proves particularly difficult for Andrew, coming just weeks after he was stripped of his royal titles. The former Duke of York faces additional upheaval as he's scheduled to move out of Royal Lodge in Windsor in the new year.
History of Denials and Legal Settlements
This latest disclosure contradicts Andrew's previous statements during his notorious 2019 interview with Emily Maitlis, where he firmly denied having sexual relations with Virginia Giuffre at Maxwell's London flat in 2001. The interview became widely criticised for its handling of serious allegations.
Virginia Giuffre, who tragically took her own life earlier this year, had received a reported £12 million settlement from Andrew. The settlement notably included no admission of liability from the former prince.
During his BBC interview, Andrew insisted he had 'no recollection' of meeting Ms Giuffre and claimed that photographs showing him with his arm around her had been doctored.
PR Warnings and Reputation Management
Additional files from the document trove reveal that Epstein received professional advice to sever ties with Andrew. Public relations firm Osbourne & Partners warned the financier that his association with the royal was damaging his reputation.
The memo, sent just days after Epstein and Andrew were photographed walking together in New York's Central Park in December 2010, described it as 'disastrous' for Epstein to be seen assisting Andrew with his 'well documented issues'.
Furthermore, the PR firm disclosed they had hired a specialist team to improve Epstein's search engine results, specifically working to remove references to his criminal charges and connections with the disgraced prince.
The newly released documents also shed light on Andrew's conduct during his tenure as the UK's trade envoy in the 2000s. Historian Andrew Lownie's biography reveals startling claims that during an official visit to Bangkok, the royal had as many as 40 prostitutes brought to his five-star hotel room within just four days.
Mr Windsor reportedly insisted on staying at luxury hotels rather than the British embassy during his Thailand visit and allegedly used taxpayer-funded trips to advance his business connections.
