Prince Andrew Faces Fresh Epstein Allegations as Second Woman Claims Exploitation at Royal Lodge

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is facing renewed legal scrutiny after a second woman alleged that Jeffrey Epstein flew her to the UK for sexual purposes. The unnamed accuser claims she was subsequently taken to Buckingham Palace for tea.

Her US attorney issued a formal ultimatum to Andrew and the Royal Family, urging them to discuss the claims promptly or face court proceedings. The woman stated she was in her 20s when she spent a night with Andrew at his Royal Lodge home in 2010, at Epstein’s request. “These claims mark the first time an Epstein accuser has alleged a sexual encounter at a royal residence,” the attorney noted.

Brad Edwards, representing more than 200 alleged Epstein victims, said: “I’m hoping some time this week that somebody on behalf of the Palace will reach out and say, ‘let’s figure this out.'” Edwards previously represented Virginia Giuffre in her case against Andrew, which settled for a reported £12 million without admission of liability. Andrew has consistently denied all allegations.

The renewed attention follows the release of over three million documents related to Epstein by the US Department of Justice, including an email from 2010 in which Epstein offered to “set [Andrew] up with a friend…26, Russian, clevere [sic] beautiful, trustworthy.” It remains unclear if this woman is the same accuser now coming forward.

The documents also shed light on Lord Mandelson’s ties to Epstein, including discussions about bankers’ bonuses and property purchases, though Mandelson has questioned their authenticity.

Political pressure on Andrew is mounting, with UK officials urging him to cooperate with a US congressional investigation into Epstein. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said both Andrew and Mandelson should provide authorities with “all the assistance they possibly can.”

Edwards criticized the Royal Family for stripping Andrew of his titles, arguing that it limits his ability to provide compensation to victims: “By stripping Andrew of his ability to make up for it in dollars, they’ve stripped the victims of any chance of justice.” Buckingham Palace, in response, stated that “their majesties wish to make clear that their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been and will remain with the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse.”