2002 – Ghislaine Maxwell and an associate discuss a Peru trip that would involve “girls” and reference Prince Andrew’s 2002 official visit, showing early links between the royal and Epstein’s network[6].

2003‑2004 – Lord Peter Mandelson receives three separate $25,000 transfers from Epstein, later denying recollection and prompting his resignation from the Labour Party after the 2026 DOJ release[1].

July 2006 – The FBI opens its first investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, later drafting an indictment in May 2007 that never proceeds after a 2008 non‑prosecution agreement[18].

2008 July – Epstein completes his 2008 sentence for soliciting a minor, after which he is released to home detention in July 2010, setting the stage for renewed high‑profile contacts[5].

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, establishing a long‑term financial relationship[8].

January 2010 – Ferguson sends another affectionate message calling Epstein a “legend” and expressing “love, gratitude,” while also receiving a $150,000 wire from him in 2001 after cashing Weight‑Watchers shares[8].

July 2010 – Epstein messages Prince Andrew about “non‑stop all‑day meetings” and $20 billion of deals, while Andrew replies about potential purchases up to £3 billion, contradicting later claims he had cut ties[4].

11‑12 August 2010 – Epstein invites “The Duke” (identified as Prince Andrew) to dinner with a 26‑year‑old Russian woman and offers a private dinner at Buckingham Palace, with Andrew replying he will be “delighted to see her” despite travel plans[5][19].

December 2010 – After a New York trip, Andrew emails Epstein “It was great to spend time with my US family. Looking forward to joining you all again soon,” further refuting his claim that the trip ended their relationship[4].

February 2011 – Prince Andrew writes to Epstein “This week is all about me,” thanks him for helping with a problem for ex‑wife Sarah, and mentions an upcoming eight‑day “annual retreat,” contradicting his public claim of having cut off contact the previous year[4].

2012‑2013 – Elon Musk discusses possible trips to Epstein’s island, later denying any participation and posting on X in 2025 that he refused Epstein’s invitation[1].

2018‑2019 – Steve Bannon exchanges texts with Epstein about a documentary and PR push, while Prince Andrew’s disastrous 2019 BBC Newsnight interview turns him into an internet punchline, increasing his aversion to further questioning[1][16].

February 2020 – The U.S. Department of Justice emails Andrew’s lawyers requesting a voluntary interview, marking continued U.S. pressure despite pandemic‑related delays[4].

April 2020 – U.S. prosecutors formally ask the UK government to compel Prince Andrew’s testimony, offering a legal route to force cooperation[6].

2022 – Prince Andrew settles a U.S. civil sex‑assault lawsuit with Virginia Giuffre for an estimated £12 million, denying liability but acknowledging her suffering[2].

December 2024 – Peter Mandelson is appointed UK ambassador to the United States, a post he loses less than a year later after the 2026 DOJ files expose his financial ties to Epstein[3].

October 2025 – King Charles III strips Prince Andrew of his style, titles and honours and orders him to vacate Royal Lodge, a “nuclear option” intended to isolate the former prince[7][15].

13 December 2025 – The Metropolitan Police close its investigation into claims that Andrew asked a protection officer to investigate Virginia Giuffre, citing a lack of new evidence, while Giuffre’s family expresses disappointment[7][20].

13 December 2025 – The Met also ends its probe into Andrew’s alleged 2011 request for Giuffre’s personal details, reaffirming no criminal evidence was found[11].

22 December 2025 – A photo from the Epstein files shows Prince Andrew lying across the laps of five women at Sandringham’s Saloon, with Ghislaine Maxwell in the background, intensifying scrutiny during the royal Christmas period[15].

24 December 2025 – The DOJ releases a new batch of Epstein‑related documents, adding tens of thousands of pages, Trump mentions, a fake Larry Nassar letter, an Austrian passport, and Maxwell‑related Peru trip details, signaling ongoing transparency efforts[10].

31 January 2026 – The U.S. Justice Department publishes over three million pages, 2,000 videos and 180,000 images, including photos of Prince Andrew kneeling over a woman and emails confirming his 2010 dinner invitation, sparking fresh international fallout[1][14].

31 January 2026 – Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer urges Prince Andrew to testify before the U.S. House Oversight Committee, stating “victims must be the first priority,” and calls for Peter Mandelson to step down from the Lords[3][8].

31 January 2026 – U.S. House Judiciary Democrats demand immediate, full access to the Epstein files, describing the request as “urgent” ahead of a hearing with Attorney General Pam Bondi[3].

31 January 2026 – CNN seeks comment after newly released images depict Andrew on all fours over a clothed woman, with no caption or date, fueling media speculation[9].

31 January 2026 – A new allegation surfaces that a woman in her 20s was sent by Epstein to the UK for a 2010 sexual encounter with Prince Andrew at Royal Lodge, marking the first claim of a royal residence encounter[2].

1 February 2026 – Lawyers for Epstein survivors, led by Brad Edwards, indicate they may file a civil lawsuit on behalf of the new survivor, while noting the prince’s prior civil settlement and title removal[2].

2 February 2026 – Legal scholars warn that any compelled testimony from Andrew would be “very, very hostile,” and his lawyers expect him to invoke the Fifth Amendment, making voluntary testimony unlikely[16].

2 February 2026 – Starmer reiterates his call for Andrew to provide a “transcribed interview” to U.S. investigators, emphasizing a victim‑centered approach during a visit to Japan[9].

2 February 2026 – The DOJ’s “Epstein Files Transparency Act” release is confirmed to contain over three million pages, 2,000 videos and 180,000 images, with Prince Andrew appearing hundreds of times, including a private dinner invitation and the controversial photos[12].

2 February 2026 – Downing Street announces an urgent review of Peter Mandelson’s status in the House of Lords following the new revelations of his financial links to Epstein[8].

Future (2026‑2027) – Prime Minister Starmer and U.S. congressional committees continue to press for Prince Andrew’s cooperation, with a potential transcribed interview slated for the U.S. House Oversight Committee pending his decision[3][9].