A powerful committee of the United States Congress has formally written to Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, requesting he sit for an interview concerning his long-standing connection to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The Congressional Request
The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is leading a probe into Epstein's extensive sex trafficking operations. In its letter, the committee states it has identified financial records containing alarming notations, specifically referencing 'massage for Andrew', which it says raise serious questions.
The committee explicitly told the former prince that its goal is to "uncover the identities of Mr Epstein's co-conspirators and enablers, and to understand the full extent of his criminal operations." It argues that the well-documented allegations against Andrew, combined with his friendship with Epstein, suggest he may hold crucial information relevant to their investigation.
Background and Allegations
The letter references a recently revealed 2011 email exchange in which Andrew told Epstein, "we are in this together", further cementing the committee's view of their close relationship. This correspondence was sent to Andrew's home at Royal Lodge, Windsor Great Park, the residence he was recently ordered to leave.
The congressional request comes amidst renewed scrutiny following the publication of posthumous memoirs by Virginia Giuffre, who died in April. Ms Giuffre had consistently accused Andrew of sexually assaulting her on three separate occasions after being introduced by Epstein. The alleged incidents took place at Ghislaine Maxwell's London home, Epstein's Manhattan residence, and his private island, Little St James. Andrew has always vehemently denied these accusations.
Royal Fallout and Ongoing Investigation
This development coincides with King Charles III officially stripping his brother of his HRH style and prince title. The move last week marked a dramatic fall from grace for the senior royal.
The letter, signed by 16 Democrat members of Congress, has given Andrew until 20 November to respond to their request for a transcribed interview. The committee has emphasised that his cooperation is sought "in the interest of justice for the victims of Jeffrey Epstein". Epstein died by suicide in a New York prison in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking and conspiracy charges.
