Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was mentioned in a list compiled by the FBI containing 11 notable individuals accused of sexual misconduct during an inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein. The former Duke of York was featured in a presentation created by the FBI’s Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force, which outlined unverified allegations against various prominent personalities.
Accusations against Andrew included his participation in orgies, traveling on Epstein’s private jet, known as the Lolita Express, and receiving sexual favors orchestrated by Ghislaine Maxwell to keep him content. The FBI document detailed three main allegations against the royal, including accounts from witnesses like Steve Scully, who claimed to have observed Andrew inappropriately interacting with a young girl on Little St James island.
Moreover, another witness reported seeing Andrew dancing closely with a young girl on Epstein’s private island. Despite the inclusion of Andrew’s name in the FBI material, it emphasized that allegations alone do not establish guilt, and Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing.
Last year, the FBI, under the Trump administration, closed the investigation into Epstein’s associates without filing charges, much to the dissatisfaction of Epstein’s victims. Andrew was listed alongside other public figures like Donald Trump, Harvey Weinstein, and Bill Clinton, all of whom have refuted any involvement in Epstein’s criminal activities.
The FBI document highlighted serious allegations against the mentioned individuals, without implicating them as suspects. The claims ranged from sexual misconduct to financial impropriety. Recent developments saw Andrew being asked to vacate Royal Lodge by King Charles following public outrage after the release of over three million Epstein documents by the US government.
Following the public scrutiny, Andrew was moved to Sandringham temporarily and is expected to relocate to Marsh Farm after renovations. Epstein’s death in 2019 brought an end to the legal proceedings against him for child sex offenses.