Epstein Files Resurface: Prince Andrew Back In Spotlight, Palace Faces Questions

New Delhi: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (formerly Prince Andrew), brother of British King Charles III, is again in controversy. The US Justice Department released new files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. These include objectionable pictures of Andrew and emails related to Buckingham Palace. In the pictures, Andrew is seen leaning over a Russian woman lying on the floor. In one photo his hand is on the woman's stomach. The woman's face has been blacked out. A leopard print chair is also visible in the room.

What do the photos and emails say?

The date and place of the photographs are unclear. Andrew is barefoot in a white polo shirt and jeans. The emails are from 2010. Epstein offered Andrew a chance to meet an 'intelligent and beautiful' 26-year-old Russian woman. Andrew made plans for dinner at Buckingham Palace. Said that there will be a lot of privacy there. Epstein replied that he was in London and told him the time. Andrew looked curious.

What is Andrew's situation?

Andrew is no longer a prince. In 2025, King Charles stripped them of their titles. Removed from royal roles due to ties to Epstein. Virginia Gauffre had alleged that Andrew had relations with her when she was a minor. Andrew refused. The case settled out. Didn't accept the mistake.

How is the reaction?

The photos and emails are sensational. There has been debate in the British media. Questions have been raised about Andrew's closeness to Epstein. No new criminal charges were filed. Andrew always denied the allegations. The royal family kept their distance. There are about 30 lakh documents in the files. This is said to be the last batch.

This matter is old but has come into discussion again with the new files. Andrew is now away from public life. This has become a cause of embarrassment for the British royal family. People are waiting to see if there will be any new revelations.

What's new in the Epstein files?

The files also contain Andrew's emails to Sarah Ferguson. Sara took help from Epstein to pay off the debt. Called him 'legend.' Ghislaine Maxwell joked that the red-haired women would be disappointed if Andrew did not come. Andrew also kept in touch with Epstein in 2010. Earlier it was claimed that the friendship ended in 2010.