2008 – Jeffrey Epstein pleads guilty to soliciting a minor, establishing the criminal background that later links him to alleged trafficking of women into the United Kingdom and to Prince Andrew’s contacts. [5][7]

2009 – Sarah Ferguson asks Epstein for £20,000 to cover rent and requests four apartments, describing him as “the brother I have always wished for,” highlighting the social ties between the former Duchess and the convicted sex offender. [3]

July 2010 – Epstein emails Andrew about “non‑stop all‑day meetings” and “$20 billion… hungry for deals,” and Andrew replies that he can consider purchases up to £3 billion in China, the Gulf and Libya, showing a business relationship that coexists with alleged sexual trafficking. [3]

August 2010 – Epstein invites Andrew to dinner at Buckingham Palace and to meet a 26‑year‑old Russian woman; Andrew responds positively, confirming a personal invitation despite Epstein’s 2008 guilty plea. [5][7]

2010 – A woman in her 20s, flown by Epstein, spends a night with Andrew at Royal Lodge, then receives a tour of Buckingham Palace and tea, marking the first public allegation of a sexual encounter inside a royal residence. [2][5][4]

December 2010 – Andrew emails Epstein after a New York trip, writing “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. [3]

February 2011 – Andrew writes to Epstein “This week is all about me,” thanks him for helping resolve a problem for his ex‑wife Sarah over unpaid wages, and mentions an eight‑day “annual retreat,” revealing continued friendly contact. [3]

2019 – Andrew appears in a BBC Newsnight interview with Emily Maitlis, which turns into a widely mocked performance and deepens his reputational damage, making him reluctant to face further questioning. [6]

February 2020 – The U.S. Department of Justice emails Andrew’s lawyers asking whether he will agree to be interviewed, indicating ongoing U.S. investigative pressure. [3]

February 2022 – Virginia Giuffre settles her U.S. civil suit against Andrew for an estimated £12 million, a settlement that precedes her later death and fuels continued calls for his testimony. [1]

April 2025 – Virginia Giuffre dies by suicide, ending the life of the most prominent Epstein survivor who had accused Andrew of a 2001 encounter. [5]

October 2025 – King Charles III strips Andrew of his style, title and honours after the posthumous publication of Giuffre’s memoir, formally removing his royal status. [2][5][7]

Autumn 2025 – Charles orders Andrew to surrender the lease on Royal Lodge and renames him Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor, further isolating him from the monarchy. [6]

2025 – A BBC investigation uncovers that Epstein trafficked multiple women into the United Kingdom using commercial flights and private jets, providing a broader context for the alleged 2010 encounter. [2]

November 2025 – A YouGov poll of 4,500 UK adults finds that 75 % think Andrew should testify before the U.S. Congress, while only 9 % oppose it, indicating strong public pressure. [4]

Jan 31 2026 – The U.S. Justice Department releases emails showing Epstein’s 2010 dinner invitation, Andrew’s 2011 boastful message, and other 2010 business talks, exposing fresh evidence of their ongoing relationship. [3][7]

Feb 1 2026 – Brad Edwards of Edwards Henderson tells the BBC that a second woman alleges a 2010 sexual encounter with Andrew at Royal Lodge, adding a new survivor to the growing list. [5]

Feb 2 2026 – Legal scholars warn that any voluntary appearance by Andrew would be “very, very hostile” after his 2019 interview, and his lawyers say he will likely invoke the Fifth Amendment, making testimony unlikely. [6]

Feb 3 2026 – A new accuser files a claim that Epstein flew her to Britain for a 2010 encounter with Andrew; Republic refers the matter to the Metropolitan Police, but statutes of limitation in the US and UK may block a civil suit. [4]

Feb 19 2026 – Prime Minister Keir Starmer tells BBC Breakfast “everybody is equal under the law and nobody is above the law,” and urges anyone with relevant information about Epstein to testify before the appropriate body, reinforcing governmental pressure on Andrew. [1]