New Survivor Claim and Emails Reveal Prince Andrew’s 2010‑2011 Ties to Epstein
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Survivor’s Allegation Details Royal Lodge Encounter A woman in her twenties, not a British citizen, says Jeffrey Epstein flew her to the United Kingdom in 2010 for a sexual encounter with Prince Andrew at his former residence, Royal Lodge, and that she was later taken on a tour of Buckingham Palace and served tea [1]. Her lawyer, Brad Edwards, disclosed the claim to the BBC and noted prior communications between the woman and the prince before the night [1]. Edwards, who represents over 200 Epstein survivors, highlighted that this is the first allegation of a sexual encounter inside a royal home, complicating potential investigations [1].
Emails Contradict Prince Andrew’s Public Denials February 2011 emails show Prince Andrew writing “This week is all about me” to Epstein, thanking him for assistance with a dispute involving his ex‑wife Sarah, and announcing an “annual retreat” [2]. Earlier July 2010 messages discuss “non‑stop all‑day meetings” and potential deals worth up to £3 billion, while a December 2010 email after a New York trip says he looks forward to seeing Epstein again, directly opposing his Newsnight claim that the trip ended their relationship [2]. The correspondence reveals a casual, self‑congratulatory tone toward the convicted sex offender, undermining his assertion that he cut off contact in 2010 [2].
Legal Pressure and Royal Sanctions Intensify The U.S. Department of Justice emailed Prince Andrew’s lawyers in February 2020 requesting his testimony in the Epstein investigation, a request that remained unanswered amid legal stonewalling and the pandemic [2]. Prince Andrew was stripped of his “style, title and honours” by King Charles in October 2025 after Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir, a move that Edwards argues leaves victims without compensation [1]. Edwards indicated he may file a civil lawsuit on behalf of the new survivor, adding to the growing legal challenges facing the former prince [1].
Discrepancies Highlighted Across Sources While the survivor’s account emphasizes a royal‑residence setting and a post‑encounter palace tour, the email evidence focuses on business and personal communications that contradict Andrew’s public statements of severed ties [1][2]. A draft denial prepared by Andrew’s former aide, Amanda Thirsk, was sent to Epstein, who labeled the claim a “fabrication,” illustrating internal attempts to manage the narrative [2]. Both articles agree on the timeline of 2010‑2011 interactions but differ in emphasis: the first centers on the new victim’s testimony, the second on documentary email proof of ongoing contact.
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BBC: New Epstein survivor alleges 2010 sexual encounter with Prince Andrew in UK – Reports a non‑British woman’s claim of a 2010 encounter at Royal Lodge, a subsequent Buckingham Palace tour, and lawyer Brad Edwards’ intent to sue .
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BBC: New emails reveal Prince Andrew’s continued contact with Jeffrey Epstein in 2010‑2011 – Details 2010‑2011 email exchanges showing business talks, personal boasting, and a draft denial, contradicting Andrew’s statements of cutting off Epstein .
Timeline
2001 – Virginia Giuffre reports that Jeffrey Epstein traffics her to London for a sexual encounter with Prince Andrew, later becoming a central figure in multiple lawsuits and a posthumous memoir [1].
2009 – Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, describes Epstein as “the brother I have always wished for” and asks him for £20,000 and four apartments to cover rent after a failed business venture [2].
July 2010 – Epstein emails Prince Andrew about “non‑stop all‑day meetings” and “$20 billion… hungry for deals,” while Andrew replies that he is considering purchases up to £3 billion in China, the Gulf and Libya [2].
December 2010 – After a New York trip, Andrew writes to Epstein, “It was great to spend time with my US family. Looking forward to joining you all again soon,” contradicting his later claim that the trip ended their relationship [2].
2010 – A woman in her 20s alleges that Epstein sent her to the United Kingdom for a night with Prince Andrew at Royal Lodge, after which she is taken on a tour of Buckingham Palace and served tea [1].
February 2011 – Prince Andrew emails Epstein “This week is all about me,” thanks him for helping with a problem for his ex‑wife Sarah, and mentions an “annual retreat for the next eight days,” undermining his public claim of having cut off contact [2].
February 2020 – The U.S. Department of Justice emails Andrew’s lawyers asking, “Please advise as to whether Prince Andrew will agree to be interviewed…,” indicating ongoing pressure for his testimony in the U.S. Epstein investigation [2].
February 2022 – Virginia Giuffre settles a U.S. civil suit against Prince Andrew for an estimated £12 million, shortly before her suicide in 2023 [1].
2025 – A BBC investigation finds that Epstein traffics women into the United Kingdom using commercial flights and private jets, prompting Buckingham Palace to issue a statement expressing “utmost sympathies” with victims [1].
October 2025 – King Charles formally removes Prince Andrew’s “style, title and honours” after the publication of Giuffre’s posthumous memoir, allowing the former prince to claim he has no money to compensate victims [1].
Autumn 2025 – Buckingham Palace strips Prince Andrew of his royal titles, a move that pre‑empts expected calls for accountability following the new email disclosures [2].
January 31, 2026 – Brad Edwards, representing over 200 Epstein survivors, tells the BBC that the new survivor’s claim marks the first allegation of a sexual encounter inside a royal residence, and he may file a civil lawsuit on her behalf [1].
January 31, 2026 – Newly released emails reveal Prince Andrew’s continued 2010‑2011 contact with Epstein, including business‑deal discussions, a boastful 2011 message, and a draft denial of sexual contact with Giuffre prepared by his aide Amanda Thirsk [2].