New Allegation Emerges: Second Epstein Accuser Claims Encounter with Prince Andrew at Windsor Estate
Fresh allegations have surfaced linking Britain's Prince Andrew to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, with a second accuser claiming the late financier sent her to the UK for a sexual encounter with the disgraced royal.
In a report aired Saturday, the BBC detailed an account from a woman now in her 30s, who alleges through her U.S. attorney that the incident took place in 2010 at Prince Andrew's residence within the Windsor estate. The woman claims she was in her twenties at the time and was flown to Britain by Epstein.
"After spending the night, she was given a tour of Buckingham Palace the following day," said Brad Edwards of Edwards Henderson, the Florida-based firm representing the woman. Edwards indicated there were communications between his client and the prince prior to the alleged meeting and that a civil lawsuit is being considered.
The allegation arrives on the heels of a substantial document dump by the U.S. Justice Department related to the Epstein investigation. Among the released materials were photographs depicting Andrew kneeling over a woman lying on a floor—images that have intensified public and political pressure.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has since stated that Prince Andrew should comply with any request to testify before the U.S. Congress regarding his associations with Epstein.
This new claim echoes the earlier, landmark case brought by Virginia Giuffre, who accused Andrew of sexual assault on three occasions, including twice when she was a minor. Giuffre's lawsuit was settled in 2022 for a reported multi-million-pound sum, with no admission of guilt from Andrew. The late accuser's detailed memoir, published posthumously last year, prompted King Charles III to strip his brother of royal titles and military affiliations.
Prince Andrew, 65, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and could not be reached for comment regarding the latest allegation. He initially stepped back from public duties in 2019 following backlash over his friendship with Epstein, who died by suicide in a New York jail cell while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
The recent document release also cast a renewed spotlight on Epstein's ties to British political figures, notably former UK minister and ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson. Bank records suggest Mandelson received $75,000 from Epstein in 2003 and 2004. Mandelson, who resigned his diplomatic post last year after emails revealed his continued contact with Epstein post-conviction, told the BBC he has "no record or recollection" of the payments and cannot verify the authenticity of the documents.
The unfolding developments underscore the lingering shadows of the Epstein network, implicating powerful figures on both sides of the Atlantic and raising persistent questions about accountability and justice for survivors.
Reaction & Commentary
Eleanor Vance, Legal Analyst: "This new allegation, while yet to be tested in court, significantly compounds the existing civil liability and reputational damage for Prince Andrew. The timing, following the document release, suggests a strategic move by legal teams to maintain momentum in court of public opinion."
Marcus Thorne, Former Diplomatic Staffer: "The Mandelson revelations are deeply troubling for the UK's political establishment. It points to a pattern of high-profile individuals maintaining relationships with a convicted sex offender, raising serious questions about judgment and ethical boundaries."
Rebecca Shaw, Survivor Advocate (sharper tone): "It's the same old story—powerful men, silence, and settlements. How many more women need to come forward before real consequences happen? This isn't just about Andrew; it's about an entire system that protected predators and discarded victims. The palace stripped his titles, but that's just theatre. Where is the criminal accountability?"
Dr. Alistair Reid, Royal Historian: "The monarchy has survived scandals before, but this is uniquely corrosive. It directly ties a senior royal to a global sex trafficking ring. The institution's long-term strategy appears to be one of isolation—cutting Andrew adrift—but each new allegation makes that containment harder to sustain."