Second Epstein Survivor Alleges Sexual Abuse by Prince Andrew at Royal Residence
A second woman has come forward with allegations that she was sent to the United Kingdom by the late paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein specifically to engage in sexual activity with Prince Andrew. The accuser, who is not British and was in her twenties at the time, claims the encounter occurred in 2010 at the Duke of York's 30-bedroom Windsor mansion, Royal Lodge. This marks the first instance where an Epstein survivor has asserted they were sexually abused at a royal residence.
Palace Visit and Uncorroborated Claims
The woman alleges that following the night spent with Andrew, she was given a tour of Buckingham Palace and served tea. While the Palace maintains records of all visitors, it has not been possible to verify her specific claims without compromising her anonymity. These revelations emerge amidst the publication of images from the Epstein files that appear to show Prince Andrew in compromising positions.
Legal Representation and Calls for Accountability
The second accuser is being represented by Brad Edwards from the Florida-based law firm Edwards Henderson, which has represented approximately 200 Epstein survivors globally, including Andrew's first accuser, Virginia Giuffre. Edwards stated to the Daily Mail that their client has "suffered enough" and emphasised that Andrew's power stemmed directly from his royal status. He called for the monarchy to acknowledge the harm caused and ensure victims are treated fairly, framing the issue as one of "responsibility and repair—not avoidance."
Further Allegations from Epstein Files
Newly disclosed documents include testimony from another woman who claimed in a July 2020 FBI statement that both Epstein and Prince Andrew "abused her terribly" between 1996 and 2018. She alleged being trafficked to Epstein and then exploited by him and Andrew, stating they "tore me and hurt the very soul of me." Additionally, a 25-year-old masseuse who worked for Epstein in 1999 expressed discomfort when asked to massage Andrew, fearing it might lead to "more."
Political Pressure and Email Exchanges
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has urged Prince Andrew to testify before the US Congress, emphasising a victim-centred approach and the duty to share information. Further damaging material includes email exchanges from September 2010, where Andrew invited Epstein to dinner at Buckingham Palace shortly after the financier's house arrest ended, promising "lots of privacy." Other emails reveal Andrew's interactions with Epstein regarding meetings with a Russian woman and references to Sarah, Duchess of York, who thanked Epstein for financial support.
Context and Denials
Prince Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing and has not commented on these latest allegations, first reported by the BBC. The accusations add to the scandal surrounding his association with Epstein, who died by suicide in prison in 2019, and Ghislaine Maxwell, referenced in the documents for her role in facilitating encounters.
