Documents Reveal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's Dinner with Epstein After Prison Release
Newly released documents from the US justice department suggest that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor attended an intimate dinner with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in December 2010, just months after Epstein's release from prison. The files, made public on Friday, include emails that paint a detailed picture of the gathering and its high-profile guest list.
Intimate Gathering at Epstein's New York Home
The event appears to have taken place at Epstein's New York residence, where Mountbatten-Windsor was reportedly staying during what was described as an "unofficial private visit" to the city. This contradicts Mountbatten-Windsor's previous claims that the purpose of his trip was to sever ties with Epstein, who had been jailed for child sex offences in July 2009. During the same visit, the two were photographed walking together in Central Park, adding to the scrutiny of their relationship.
In his controversial Newsnight interview, Mountbatten-Windsor stated that he chose to meet Epstein in person to end their friendship, arguing that breaking the news "over the telephone was the chicken's way of doing it". However, the newly disclosed emails indicate a more social and celebratory atmosphere surrounding the encounter.
High-Profile Guest List and Invitations
The emails, sent by Hollywood publicist Peggy Siegal, refer to a "last-minute casual dinner" for Mountbatten-Windsor, which she described as a "very interesting, fast, fun dinner" involving both him and Epstein. Siegal drew up an impressive guest list, inviting several notable figures, including:
- Film director Woody Allen and his wife, Soon Yi
- Political strategist George Stephanopoulos and his wife, actor Alexandra Wentworth
- Journalist Katie Couric
- Talkshow host Charlie Rose
While it remains unclear who ultimately attended the dinner, the emails suggest that Wentworth withdrew due to her children being ill. In one message, Siegal assured Stephanopoulos, "Come on time and you will have private time with Andrew as he is staying at the house", highlighting the exclusive nature of the event.
Broader Context and Aftermath
Epstein died by suicide in prison in 2019 while facing fresh child sexual abuse charges. Mountbatten-Windsor has since withdrawn from royal life and been stripped of his titles over his connections to Epstein. In 2022, he paid a reported £12 million settlement to Virginia Giuffre, who claimed she was trafficked to him by Epstein. Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently denied these allegations and made the payment without admitting liability.
The released files also reveal correspondence between Epstein's accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, and an email account believed to belong to Mountbatten-Windsor. In one email from 2002, Maxwell expressed condolences on the death of his grandmother, the Queen Mother, writing in a familiar tone. A reply from the account, signed "The Invisible Man", suggests ongoing communication. Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence in the US for child sex trafficking.
Additionally, another email from the same account includes a light-hearted inquiry about children, referring to the recipient as "super sperm", though the name has been redacted. These details add to the complex web of relationships and communications uncovered in the documents.
The release of these files continues to fuel public and media interest in the Epstein scandal and its connections to high-profile individuals, raising further questions about the nature of these associations and their implications.
