Prime Minister Calls for Testimony Amid New Epstein Document Release
Sir Keir Starmer has urged Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to appear before the US Congress to address his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, emphasizing that victims must remain the top priority following the release of new files.
The Prime Minister stressed the importance of a victim-centered approach, stating that individuals with relevant information have a responsibility to provide it in any requested format. This comes after photographs emerged showing a man resembling Andrew in compromising positions with an unidentified woman, part of over three million documents disclosed by the US Department of Justice on Friday.
Disturbing Images Surface in Epstein Files
The images depict a man appearing to be Andrew kneeling beside a woman on the floor and another showing him crouched over her, touching her abdomen. A separate photo includes unidentified feet on a table in the background. These uncaptioned pictures form part of a 100-page document of photographs, with their origin unknown.
Additional files reveal emails between Andrew and Epstein discussing a ‘beautiful’ Russian woman, along with an invitation for Epstein to visit Buckingham Palace. The disclosures also involve former US ambassador Lord Mandelson, who was removed from his role last September due to ongoing contacts with Epstein after the financier’s 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution and a minor.
Lord Mandelson has issued a full apology to Epstein’s victims. The documents include exchanges between Epstein and Reinaldo Avila da Silva, Lord Mandelson’s husband, regarding a £10,000 payment for attendance at the British School of Osteopathy during Lord Mandelson’s time as business secretary.
When questioned about whether this conduct met the standards expected of a peer, Sir Keir responded that Lord Mandelson’s removal as ambassador addressed the issue, declining further comment.
Family Photos Shared with Epstein Post-Conviction
Further revelations show Andrew sent Christmas emails to Epstein in 2011 and 2012, including photographs of his daughters, Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice. These were dispatched from Andrew’s official ‘HRH The Duke of York’ account, years after Epstein’s conviction and despite Andrew’s prior claims of severed ties.
The 2011 email, dated December 21, featured a greetings card with images of the sisters posing in the snow—Beatrice in a silver Christmas hat and earmuffs, Eugenie in a fur hat and scarf—alongside a snowy Royal Lodge and Andrew canoeing. The card wished joy and happiness for the holidays, signed by Andrew.
The 2012 email, sent December 20, included photos from charity events: Beatrice climbing Mont Blanc with a hand on her hip, Eugenie on a Night Rider bike ride in London raising £9,000 for causes like the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital and a cricket stadium in Rwanda. Other images showed Andrew abseiling down The Shard and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson crossing Great Slave Lake in Canada.
These developments highlight ongoing challenges for Beatrice and Eugenie, who now face scrutiny amid their father’s estrangement from the royal family, including the loss of titles and eviction from Royal Lodge in Windsor.
Sir Keir made these remarks upon arriving in Japan for the final part of his East Asia visit, prioritizing victims when asked about potential apologies or testimony. He noted that any apology is a personal matter for Andrew but affirmed the need for full cooperation in sharing information.
