Emails released by the US Department of Justice show that Prince Andrew invited Jeffrey Epstein to Buckingham Palace for dinner in 2010, shortly after Epstein's release from house arrest for child sex offences. The exchange, dated 29 September 2010, reveals Epstein asking to meet Andrew, who suggested dinner at the palace for privacy.
In another email thread from December 2010, Epstein offered to introduce Andrew to a 26-year-old Russian woman, described as 'clever' and 'beautiful'. Andrew expressed interest but was unable to meet due to being in Geneva, though he asked what information Epstein had shared about him.
The documents also include a photograph of Andrew, clothed, on all fours over a woman lying on the floor. Additionally, the release shows Elon Musk had more extensive ties to Epstein than previously known, with emails from 2013 arranging a visit to Epstein's island, Little St James.
Further revelations include Epstein transferring thousands of pounds to Reinaldo Avila da Silva, husband of former Labour minister Peter Mandelson, after Epstein's release. Mandelson has stated he was not complicit in Epstein's crimes.
