Article continues below advertisementPrince Andrew Established a Close Relationship With Jeffrey EpsteinSource: MEGAPrince Andrew has continuously made headlines due to his past ties with the late s-- offender Jeffrey Epstein.Prince Andrew's downfall began when his ties with late American financier and convicted s-- offender Jeffrey Epstein came to light.They first established a connection following their 1999 meeting through Ghislaine Maxwell. In the months thereafter, they were spotted together at events and gatherings, including at Prince Andrew's 40th birthday party and at Donald Trump's .