Prince Andrew's 2010 Epstein Trip: Invitation to Boom Boom Room Emerges
Newly disclosed emails from the Jeffrey Epstein files have cast fresh doubt on Prince Andrew's account of his 2010 visit to New York, revealing detailed social plans including an invitation to the exclusive Boom Boom Room nightclub. The Duke of York has long maintained that the trip was solely to sever ties with the convicted sex offender, but the correspondence paints a picture of a week filled with celebrity encounters and luxury activities.
The Official Story Versus Email Evidence
In his notorious 2019 Newsnight interview, Prince Andrew insisted his journey to New York in late 2010 had "the sole purpose" of ending his friendship with Epstein, who was then under house arrest for soliciting a minor. "I felt that doing it over the telephone was the chicken's way of doing it," Andrew explained. "I had to go and see him and talk to him. If there was a party, then I'd know nothing about that."
However, emails released as part of the Epstein documents reveal a different narrative. Correspondence shows Andrew first suggested the visit in April 2010, while Epstein remained confined to his Palm Beach property. When restrictions were lifted in July, Andrew sent a congratulatory message to the financier. The visit was subsequently scheduled for November 29 to December 7, with Epstein traveling from his private island to New York specifically for the occasion.
Luxury Accommodations and Exclusive Invitations
Upon arrival in New York, Prince Andrew was collected by one of Epstein's household staff and offered accommodation on the fourth floor of Epstein's Manhattan mansion. Most notably, Epstein secured Andrew an invitation to the Boom Boom Room on the night of his arrival. Officially known as Top of the Standard, this prestigious lounge occupies the 18th floor of The Standard hotel, boasting panoramic 360-degree views of the Manhattan skyline and Hudson River.
While it remains unclear whether Andrew actually attended the venue, the invitation itself contradicts his assertion that the trip was purely business-oriented. The Boom Boom Room represents exactly the type of social gathering Andrew claimed to have avoided.
A Week of Celebrity Encounters and Questionable Activities
The emails detail a packed schedule of high-profile engagements throughout Andrew's stay:
- December 2: Epstein hosted a glittering dinner party where Andrew mingled with film director Woody Allen, political strategist George Stephanopoulos, and journalist Katie Couric.
- December 3: Dinner plans were made with British supermodel Naomi Campbell.
- December 4: Cryptic emails show Epstein requesting "new girls for tonight" from an associate named Irina. That same day, Andrew and Epstein went shopping at Barneys department store and lunched with NEXT Model Management founder Faith Kates. Epstein also arranged for a 21-year-old Latvian model to be collected from JFK airport.
- December 5: Epstein invited Woody Allen and Soon-Yi Previn for "Sunday bagels" before taking a walk with Andrew through Central Park, where they were photographed together.
- December 6: Another lunch was arranged with Epstein, Andrew, and Valerie Post, with references to Naomi Campbell's "boyfriend coming for dinner at 9" and Bill Gates' expected presence.
Throughout the week, Epstein also attempted to arrange business meetings for Andrew, including a video call with Senegalese politician Karim Wade about "opportunities in Africa" and proposed encounters with former Barclays CEO Jes Staley.
Mounting Scrutiny and Unanswered Questions
Prince Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing regarding his association with Jeffrey Epstein, but these latest revelations have intensified scrutiny of their relationship. The detailed social calendar, luxury invitations, and celebrity interactions directly challenge Andrew's characterization of the visit as a simple friendship termination mission.
As more documents from the Epstein files continue to emerge, questions persist about what truly transpired during those eight days in New York. The invitation to the Boom Boom Room stands as particularly symbolic evidence suggesting Andrew's visit involved more than the serious conversation he described to the public.
