July 2006 – The FBI opens a probe into Jeffrey Epstein’s activities, later drafting an indictment that cites under‑age girls reporting paid sexual massages[10].

May 2007 – Federal agents prepare a formal indictment against Epstein, listing three personal assistants as potential co‑defendants and noting tasks such as delivering flowers to a high‑school student and handling condoms near Epstein’s bed[10].

2008 – Epstein pleads guilty to soliciting a minor and receives a non‑prosecution agreement, a conviction that later underpins the 2010 dinner invitation to a royal[3].

March 2009 – Sarah Ferguson emails Epstein thanking him for “energy,” calling him a “brother I have always wished for,” and later requests a £20,000 rent payment, which Epstein wires later that year[4].

2009 – 2010 – Epstein provides Ferguson with a $150,000 wire in 2001 and a £20,000 rent aid in 2009; she repeatedly describes him as a “legend” and expresses “love, gratitude” in 2010 correspondence[4].

January 2010 – Ferguson writes, “you are a legend,” and asks Epstein to draft a statement denying he is a pedophile, showing a deep personal gratitude[2].

August 2010 – Epstein invites “The Duke” (Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor) to dinner with a “26‑year‑old Russian woman,” and the duke replies he will be “delighted to see her,” arranging a private Buckingham Palace dinner and offering “lots of privacy”[3][7].

2011 – Andrew tells Epstein to “keep in close touch” and writes “we are in this together,” reinforcing a continued relationship after the 2008 plea[4].

2012‑13 – Elon Musk discusses possible trips to Epstein’s Caribbean island, asking about “the wildest party,” before later denying any invitation and posting on X in 2025 that he “REFUSED”[1][9].

2013 – Richard Branson flirts with Epstein, inviting him to his private island and joking “as long as you bring your harem!” while suggesting Bill Gates vouch for Epstein’s image[9].

2018‑19 – Steve Bannon exchanges texts planning a documentary and PR push about Epstein, though the Justice Department later calls Trump‑related claims “unfounded and false”[1].

2022 – Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor settles a U.S. civil claim over alleged sexual assault for millions of dollars, denying liability while maintaining his innocence[3].

December 2024 – Peter Mandelson is appointed UK ambassador to the United States, a role he loses less than a year later after Epstein‑related emails surface showing a £10,000 wire to his partner and a 2009 tax memo sent to Epstein[2].

April 2025 – Virginia Giuffre, who alleged a 2001 encounter with the duke, dies by suicide; her posthumous memoir, published the previous year, fuels renewed scrutiny of Prince Andrew[6].

October 2025 – King Charles III strips Andrew of the “prince” style, titles and honors and orders him to vacate Royal Lodge, a “nuclear option” intended to contain family damage[5][8].

November 2025 – Democrats on the U.S. House Oversight Committee publicly urge Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor to travel to Washington for a transcribed interview, arguing his testimony could illuminate Epstein’s network[5].

Jan 30 2026 – The U.S. Department of Justice publishes the largest batch of Epstein‑related material to date: 3 million pages, 180 000 images and 2 000 videos, fulfilling the Epstein Files Transparency Act after missing the Dec. 19 deadline[1].

Jan 31 2026 – Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer tells reporters, “You can’t be victim‑centered if you’re not prepared to do that,” and urges Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor to testify before the U.S. House Oversight Committee, while also demanding full access to the files for House Judiciary Democrats[2][2].

Jan 31 2026 – Newly released photos show a man in blue jeans and a polo shirt crouched on all fours over a clothed woman, widely identified as Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor, though no captions or dates accompany the images[7][11].

Jan 31 2026 – Former President Donald Trump, on a flight to Florida, claims the document dump “absolves me” and says it is “the opposite of what people were hoping,” framing the release as personal vindication[10].

Jan 31 2026 – Slovak national‑security adviser Miroslav Lajčák resigns after emails reveal Epstein invited him to dinner in 2018, prompting Prime Minister Robert Fico to accept the resignation[10].

Feb 1 2026 – A Florida lawyer reports that a woman in her 20s was sent by Epstein to spend a night with Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor at Royal Lodge in 2010, adding a new allegation to the mounting accusations[6].

Feb 1 2026 – The DOJ’s latest tranche adds more than 2 000 videos and 180 000 images, bringing the total public disclosure to nearly 3.5 million pages, while noting some items may be fake or falsely attributed[7].

Feb 2 2026 – Legal analysts warn Andrew is unlikely to volunteer testimony, citing his 2019 BBC Newsnight interview as “very, very hostile” and predicting he will invoke the Fifth Amendment if compelled[8].

Feb 2 2026 – Starmer reiterates that anyone with information about Epstein must share it, specifically urging Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor to appear before U.S. lawmakers and calling for Peter Mandelson to step down from the House of Lords[8].

Feb 3 2026 – The Justice Department completes the massive Epstein file release, confirming the public now has access to over 3 million pages, 2 000 videos and 180 000 images, and Starmer again calls for the former prince to testify before Congress, emphasizing victim‑centered priorities[1][2].