Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, previously Prince Andrew, is as soon as once more within the highlight following stories that he seemingly had Epstein-related encounters inside a royal property.

As soon as the Duke of York, Andrew is now stripped of his titles and residing as a personal citizen. Nonetheless, his long-standing alleged connection to Jeffrey Epstein has remained a supply of controversy. 

Amid claims that he was conscious of the deceased intercourse offender’s misconduct towards ladies, new particulars counsel that even royal residences weren’t off limits in Andrew’s Epstein-linked actions.

On December 19, the U.S. Division of Justice launched hundreds of paperwork tied to Epstein’s property, together with {a photograph} displaying Andrew inside a royal residence alongside Ghislaine Maxwell and several other unidentified ladies.

The black-and-white picture captures a smiling Andrew mendacity throughout the laps of 5 ladies, whose identities have been redacted. Convicted intercourse trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell is seen standing behind the group, smiling as she seems to be down at Andrew.

In line with Individuals Journal, the scene seems to have been taken within the Saloon at Sandringham, one of many royal household’s treasured properties used for Christmas and New Yr celebrations. The custom was established by Queen Elizabeth in 1988 and has continued ever since.

The picture launch comes weeks after allegations counsel Andrew’s ties to Epstein had been deeper than beforehand believed. He reportedly continued to belief Epstein regardless of being conscious of his improper habits towards ladies.

In line with The Blast, legal professional Perry Wander, who represents an unnamed actress Andrew dated within the late Nineties, introduced the claims to gentle, alleging that his shopper mentioned Andrew urged her to get near Epstein.

“My shopper has disclosed that Prince Andrew inspired her to hunt out and observe Jeffrey Epstein’s steering, and to spend time with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell,” Wander mentioned.

He additional claimed that when the actress later reported Epstein’s indecent habits, Andrew allegedly responded that he was “not stunned,” including that one other girl had already raised related accusations.

This incident is alleged to have occurred roughly a 12 months earlier than Epstein reportedly trafficked 17-year-old Giuffre to London to satisfy Andrew.

Andrew’s previous affiliation with the disgraced financier has led to his fall from the royal brood. In October, King Charles formally stripped him of his remaining titles and honors.

As The Blast reported, the King made the transfer independently, with out strain from senior royals or the federal government. A palace assertion described the choice as one which was “deemed vital.”

Along with the lack of his titles, together with the Order of the Garter and the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, Andrew additionally surrendered his lease on Royal Lodge. He occupied the 30-room mansion for greater than 20 years and paid solely a token hire. 

Whereas the newly launched information from the deceased pedophile’s property have renewed scrutiny on Andrew, additionally they reference a number of different distinguished figures, as The Blast reported.

Though many particulars stay unknown as a consequence of heavy redactions, these seen in photos with the late financier embody Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Chris Tucker, and billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson.

Former President Invoice Clinton additionally seems in a single picture, reportedly displaying him in a swimming pool alongside Maxwell and one other particular person whose id has been hid.