Andrew Sent Photos of Beatrice and Eugenie to Epstein After Sex Offences Conviction
The newly released tranche of the Jeffrey Epstein files has unveiled a shocking revelation: Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor sent photographs of his daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, to the convicted sex offender shortly after Epstein's release from prison. This disclosure directly contradicts the former Duke of York's public claims of severing all ties with the disgraced financier.
Christmas Card Sent with Official Royal Title
The evidence includes a Christmas card dispatched in 2011, featuring images of Andrew posing with his daughters, who were in their early twenties at the time. The card was hand-signed by Andrew using his official 'HRH The Duke of York' title, accompanied by a message wishing Epstein "much joy and happiness at this time and for the year ahead." A source commented to the Daily Mail, "What was Andrew thinking? It doesn’t look great sending photos of your daughters to a convicted sex offender."
Additionally, the card contained a cartoon depicting what appears to be the disgraced royal walking in snow with four dogs toward a snowman holding the British Royal Standard. This correspondence occurred not long after Epstein had been released from prison following his conviction on child sex offences.
Debunking Andrew's Public Statements
The Epstein files further reveal that Andrew sent another card in 2012, which included pictures of his daughters as well as his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson. This evidence debunks Andrew's assertion during his infamous 2019 Newsnight interview with Emily Maitlis, where he stated, "To this day, I never had any contact with him from that day forward," referring to their photographed meeting in Central Park, New York, in December 2010.
Princesses' Mortification and Family Scandal
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have become deeply intertwined with the Epstein scandal as accusations continue to mount against their parents. Sources close to the princesses report they are 'mortified' and 'aghast' by their parents' involvement with Epstein, particularly by emails from their mother, Sarah Ferguson. Among the newly released files are exchanges with someone referred to as "Sarah," whose email address is redacted, along with discussions about "Fergie" and her daughters.
One email shows the former Duchess of York referring to Epstein as a 'legend,' while another jokes about marrying him. A separate email appears to show Fergie referring to daughter Eugenie as being on a 'sh*****g weekend.' Sources told the Daily Mail, "They are aghast at what they have read. They are mortified by the emails their mother has sent to Epstein. It is so embarrassing for them."
Broader Context and Denials
The release of the 2011 Christmas card follows earlier revelations from the Epstein files, including claims that Andrew had a consensual sexual encounter with his accuser, Virginia Giuffre. Andrew has vehemently denied any wrongdoing. In an unredacted email, Epstein did not correct a journalist who stated as fact that the then-Duke of York had sex with Ms. Giuffre, who insisted she was coerced before her death by suicide last year.
This unfolding scandal highlights the ongoing repercussions of the Epstein case on the British royal family, with Beatrice and Eugenie reportedly kept in the dark about many details. As one source noted, "We don't believe the girls were told much about what has just emerged, and they will simply be aghast at just how close their parents were to this appalling man."
