A survivor of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has described the moment she was introduced to Prince Andrew on the financier's private Caribbean island, as she calls for full transparency to protect future generations.
"He asked me if I wanted to meet a prince"
Speaking exclusively to Sky News US correspondent James Matthews on Tuesday 23 December 2025, Lisa Phillips recounted her encounter with the Duke of York. The interview coincided with the release of a new tranche of court documents related to the Epstein case.
Ms Phillips, who was working as a fashion model in 2000, said she visited Epstein's island, Little St James, from a nearby island where she was based. She met Epstein himself at dinner that evening.
"It took a few hours of him speaking to me one-on-one at the table," she recalled, explaining that Epstein questioned her extensively about her life, family, and ambitions. He became particularly animated when he learned she had lived in Oxford, England, as a child.
It was then, she said, that Epstein asked her: "He asked me if I wanted to meet a prince, and I said yes." Shortly afterwards, a man approached and was introduced to her. Ms Phillips stated the interaction was brief, with the man speaking to a few people before saying goodbye.
"It was very brief," she told Sky News, adding that only years later did she realise the man was Prince Andrew.
Survivor Questions "Creepy" Email and Release of Files
Ms Phillips was asked about an email included in the recently unsealed documents, which appears to show Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor asking Epstein's former associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, about "inappropriate friends".
"That is a very revealing email, isn't it?" Ms Phillips responded. "It's very creepy, disturbing, and I mean, that's why she's in jail, right?" The context of the email remains unclear, and there is no suggestion of any wrongdoing by Prince Andrew in relation to it.
Prince Andrew has consistently denied all allegations of wrongdoing made against him. Sky News has contacted his representatives for comment regarding the latest document release.
Expressing frustration with the pace and scope of disclosures, Ms Phillips claimed that "the really important stuff wasn't released." She emphasised that revealing the full extent of Epstein's network and abuses is crucial to safeguard future generations.
The Ongoing Fight for Justice and Personal Impact
Reflecting on the personal toll of being within Epstein's orbit, Ms Phillips described a profound sense of disillusionment. "It hasn't felt good to know that so much of my past that I worked hard for was really just smoke and mirrors and part of a bigger web," she said.
Despite the challenges, she and other survivors remain committed to their pursuit of justice. "We're still doing our research, and we will still be bringing whatever we find to the proper authorities. And we're not going to give up," she stated firmly.
The survivor's powerful testimony underscores the lasting impact of the Epstein scandal and the continued demand for accountability and transparency as new information slowly comes to light.
