Fresh Allegations Emerge: Second Epstein Victim Claims Night with Andrew at Royal Lodge
The Duke of York faces renewed scrutiny following explosive new claims from a second woman who alleges she was sent by the late financier Jeffrey Epstein to spend the night with Prince Andrew at his former home, Royal Lodge.
According to her legal representatives, the unnamed woman, who is not British, was allegedly dispatched to the 30-bedroom Berkshire mansion in 2010 while in her twenties. Her US lawyer, Brad Edwards, has stated that after the purported encounter, she was given a tour of Buckingham Palace.
Legal Counsel Demands Royal Accountability
Brad Edwards, who represents more than two hundred Epstein victims globally, has issued a stark call for the monarchy to acknowledge the harm caused. "Our client has suffered enough," Edwards declared. "As everyone knows, Andrew's power and access flowed directly from his status in the Royal Family, and that power enabled the conduct at issue."
Edwards further criticised King Charles for stripping his brother of royal titles and military affiliations, suggesting this action has allowed Andrew to maintain he lacks the financial means to provide compensation to alleged victims. "The time has come for the monarchy to acknowledge the harm caused and to ensure any victims are fairly treated," he asserted. "This is about responsibility and repair – not avoidance."
Unprecedented Claims Within Royal Residences
This account marks the first time an Epstein victim has claimed an encounter occurred inside an official royal residence, specifically Royal Lodge within the Windsor Great Park estate. The allegations surface amidst the ongoing fallout from the release of millions of documents from the US Department of Justice's Epstein Files.
These files reportedly include previously unseen images of Andrew, such as one showing him crouched over a woman and another with his hand on her torso. A separate, haunting FBI statement from a woman in 2020 alleges she was trafficked and abused by both Epstein and Andrew in the UK and France over two decades.
Mounting Political Pressure for Testimony
The fresh claims have intensified pressure on Andrew to provide testimony to US authorities. Communities Secretary Steve Reed echoed Prime Minister Keir Starmer's call for the Duke to "give all the assistance he possibly can." Reed described the allegations as "very disturbing" and "very worrying," emphasising that "Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor clearly has insight into what was going on, and he should testify."
High-profile lawyer Gloria Allred, who represents numerous Epstein victims, reiterated her longstanding demand for Andrew to speak with the FBI or Homeland Security, noting he "was at a crime scene" during his stays at Epstein's properties.
Background of Denials and Legal Settlements
Prince Andrew has consistently and strenuously denied any wrongdoing, including previous allegations from Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre. Giuffre had accused Andrew of sexual encounters when she was 17, leading to a civil lawsuit settled in February 2022 for an estimated £12 million, with no admission of liability from Andrew.
Following the publication of Giuffre's posthumous memoir, Andrew was stripped of his royal titles and military patronages in October and was subsequently ordered to vacate Royal Lodge, relocating to the more remote Marsh Farm on the Sandringham estate.
The FBI formally closed its investigation into Epstein in July, stating a review found no evidence to justify probes into "uncharged third parties," but left open the possibility of reviewing new evidence. Both The Mirror and the BBC have approached Andrew for comment on the latest allegations, but no response has been forthcoming.
