Prince Andrew Established a Close Relationship With Jeffrey Epstein

Source: 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 .

Virginia Giuffre Accused Prince Andrew of Sexual Abuse

Source: MEGAVirginia Giuffre died by suicide on April 25, 2025.

The disgraced Duke of York plunged to a new low when 2015 court documents alleged that he had s-- with Virginia Giuffre when she was 17. Buckingham Palace quickly dismissed the accusations against Prince Andrew at the time.

In August 2021, Giuffre filed a civil lawsuit against the royal, accusing him of sexually assaulting her when she was underage. Despite Prince Andrew's attempts to throw out the case, a New York judge rejected his team's court papers and allowed the lawsuit to move forward.

After months of legal showdown, Prince Andrew reached an out-of-court settlement with Giuffre.

Prince Andrew's Ties to Jeffrey Epstein Resurfaced Following the Latter's Conviction

Source: MEGAJeffrey Epstein was found dead in his jail cell in August 2019.

Three years after police opened a criminal investigation, Epstein pleaded guilty to state charges of solicitation of prostitution with a minor under the age of 18 and solicitation of prostitution. He was sentenced to 18 months in June 2008 but was released in 2009 after serving less than 13 months.

In December 2010, Prince Andrew sparked criticism after he was photographed visiting Epstein in New York following the latter's prison release. As the backlash intensified, the royal decided to resign from his role as U.K. trade envoy.

Then, in August 2019, Epstein was found dead in his jail cell after being re-arrested over s-- trafficking charges."Saturday, August 10, 2019, at approximately 6.30am, inmate Jeffrey Edward Epstein was found unresponsive in his cell ... subsequently pronounced dead by hospital staff," a statement from the Metropolitan Correctional Center read.

While reports said Epstein died by suicide, theories surfaced claiming the late businessman did not kill himself.

Prince Andrew Had a 'Car Crash' BBC Newsnight Interview

Source: MEGAPrince Andrew disastrously tried to defend himself about his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

In November 2019, roughly three months after Epstein died by suicide, Prince Andrew made a failed bid to clear his name during an interview with BBC's Newsnight. During the infamous discussion, he said he did not regret his entire friendship with Epstein, which he allegedly ended when they met in 2010.

He also denied meeting Giuffre and having s-- with her despite the emergence of a photograph showing him with his arm around his accuser's waist. The snap also captured Maxwell standing in the background and smiling brightly.

Prince Andrew alleged the photo was faked, explaining, "That's a picture of me. It's not - I don't believe it's a picture of me in London."

Prince Andrew Lost Royal Titles and Affiliations Following Multiple Scandals

Source: MEGAQueen Elizabeth II stripped Prince Andrew of a range of military affiliations and patronages.



MORE ON:Prince AndrewPrince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein Bonded Over 'Money and S--' as Late Pedophile Had a 'Ready Supply of Women,' Book ClaimsPrince Andrew 'Holed Up In His Bedroom For Two Days' During Golf Trip To Watch Porn On Cable TV, New Book Claims'Serious Concerns' for Prince Andrew's 'Well-Being' Mount Ahead of Accuser Virginia Giuffre's Memoir Release: 'He's at an All-Time Low'Want OK! each day? Sign up here!After Prince Andrew faced further public backlash, he announced Queen Elizabeth II had given him permission to step back from public duties for "foreseeable future.""I continue to unequivocally regret my ill-judged association with Jeffrey Epstein," he added. "His suicide has left many unanswered questions, particularly for his victims, and I deeply sympathise with everyone who has been affected and wants some form of closure. I can only hope that, in time, they will be able to rebuild their lives."Prince Andrew assured, "Of course, I am willing to help any appropriate law enforcement agency with their investigations, if required."In 2022, Queen Elizabeth II stripped Prince Andrew of his royal and military titles in the wake of Giuffre's sexual assault lawsuit.

Prince Andrew's Ties to Jeffrey Epstein Unearthed in New MessagesSource: MEGAThe messages showed Prince Andrew was in touch with Jeffrey Epstein until February 2011