Epstein Email Correspondence Points Finger at 'Charles' During Andrew's Trade Role Exit
On July 21, 2011, the very day it was publicly announced that Prince Andrew would step down from his position as the United Kingdom's special representative for international trade and investment, convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein sent a revealing email. In the message, Epstein explicitly stated, "I assume he knows that this is Charles' doing", directly implicating the then-Prince of Wales in the decision to remove Andrew from his official government role.
Context of the Controversial Email Exchange
The email was part of a broader correspondence released by the US Department of Justice, comprising approximately three million files that offer fragmented glimpses into personal conversations from fifteen years ago. Epstein's message came in response to an associate who noted, "Lots of TV coverage on PA and always big feature on you. Insane." Sky News analysis indicates that "PA" likely refers to Prince Andrew, whose relationship with Epstein was generating significant media attention at the time.
Prince Andrew had served as the UK's trade envoy for a full decade, from 2001 until 2011, a role that granted him extensive access to senior government officials and business leaders worldwide. His decision to step back coincided with mounting scrutiny and criticism over his continued association with Epstein, who was already a convicted sex offender.
Additional Email Revelations and Epstein's Perspective
Throughout that same day, Epstein engaged in multiple email exchanges about Andrew's departure from the trade position. In another message, he remarked, "I'm sure this is good for him, he will now be free", suggesting a potentially positive spin on the development. Furthermore, Epstein forwarded a news article about Andrew's stepping down to Ghislaine Maxwell, his longtime associate. When Maxwell inquired "why?", Epstein responded with the pointed comment, "I think he wants to make money".
Recent Legal Developments and Royal Response
These email revelations emerge against the backdrop of ongoing legal proceedings involving Prince Andrew. He was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office on his 66th birthday, undergoing eleven hours of questioning before being released under investigation. In a statement issued last week, King Charles emphasized that Buckingham Palace would fully cooperate with police if approached as part of the investigation.
The King wrote: "What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities. In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation. Let me state clearly: the law must take its course. As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter."
Prince Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing throughout these investigations. The released emails provide a stark window into the private conversations occurring as his professional and personal relationships faced intense public and legal examination.
