Prince Andrew, Duke of York, cut a strained figure as he was spotted driving through Windsor just hours after new explosive allegations were made against him. Newly released documents from the Epstein estate revealed that Andrew had flown on the convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet, joining Epstein and his associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, on multiple occasions in the early 2000s.
The latest bombshell documents came from over 8,500 files obtained by the US House Oversight Committee, which were released to the public. These flight logs list Andrew as a passenger on Epstein’s jet, commonly known as the “Lolita Express,” on multiple occasions, with the most notable trips on May 12, 2000, and May 16, 2002. These revelations follow years of speculation and claims about his ties to Epstein, which Andrew has denied, insisting that he severed ties with Epstein once the details of his crimes became known.
The documents also detail that Prince Andrew was provided with services, including “massage, exercise, and yoga” at Epstein’s Palm Beach residence in February 2000. Epstein’s use of massages as a means of coercing young girls into sex acts has been widely reported, further tarnishing Andrew’s association with the financier.
Despite the renewed scrutiny, Prince Andrew continues to live in Windsor’s £30million Royal Lodge, which has become a source of contention within the Royal Family. King Charles has reportedly pulled Andrew’s annual stipend in an attempt to force him to either move out of the estate or pay for its upkeep. Insiders have called the situation a “siege of Royal Lodge,” as Andrew has refused to take responsibility for the extensive repairs needed at the property, which could cost up to £400,000 annually.
The Duke of York, once known as “Air Miles Andy” for his frequent travel, has spent the majority of his time at Royal Lodge since being stripped of his royal duties due to his connection with Epstein. He has also been embroiled in a civil sexual assault case with Virginia Giuffre, who was trafficked by Epstein as a teenager. Andrew paid millions to settle the case but denied all allegations of misconduct.
Though Andrew was excluded from last year’s Christmas gathering at Sandringham after being linked to a Chinese spy, he is expected to join the Royal Family at Balmoral this summer. However, his place within the Royal Family remains uncertain, as he continues to face growing public backlash and legal scrutiny over his connection to Epstein’s sordid past.
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