The Epstein Files/CASE 09/1999 – 2026

Maxwell, Giuffre and Andrew

Prince Andrew

From the Newsnight interview to the loss of his titles and his arrest

RECORD / AT A GLANCE

Documented

Documented that his friendship with Epstein continued after the 2008 conviction, that his public account was contradicted by his own 2011 email, and that he paid to settle Giuffre’s suit. The abuse claim was never tried; the UK criminal investigation into leaking was open as of 22 October 2026, and he denies wrongdoing.

THE EVENTS / THE INVESTIGATION / THE STORY

The chronology.

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Evidence & assessment.

01

The interview

Pizza Express, sweating and a 2011 email.

↗02

The settlement and the titles

He paid; he did not admit.

↗03

The arrest

A different allegation: leaking to Epstein.

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WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT THIS FILE

The claims, rated.

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UNPROVEN Maxwell, Giuffre & Andrew

“Andrew passed confidential trade documents to Epstein.”

Emails suggest he forwarded official reports; police are investigating and he denies wrongdoing. Under investigation as of 22 October 2026.

Who says it: Thames Valley Police investigation; released emails.

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FALSE Maxwell, Giuffre & Andrew

“Andrew cut contact with Epstein in December 2010, as he told the BBC.”

His 28 February 2011 email told Epstein “we are in this together” and “we’ll play some more soon.”

Who says it: Andrew on Newsnight.

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OPEN THE RECORD

Sources & limits.

Numbered citations in each article identify the relevant sources. These records have different purposes and evidentiary weight.

  1. BBC: Prince Andrew Newsnight interview, transcript in full, 16 Nov 2019 ↗

    The interview.

  2. BBC: Prince Andrew stepping back from royal duties, 20 Nov 2019 ↗

    Report on the withdrawal four days after the interview.

  3. The Guardian: Prince Andrew told Epstein “we are in this together” in 2011 email, 12 Oct 2025 ↗

    Report on the email that contradicted his Newsnight account.

  4. U.S. District Court (S.D.N.Y.): Stipulation of settlement, Giuffre v. Prince Andrew, 15 Feb 2022 ↗

    The joint statement filed in court: no admission, a donation to her charity, amount undisclosed.

  5. Reuters: Prince Andrew reaches settlement with sex abuse accuser Virginia Giuffre, 15 Feb 2022 ↗

    Wire report.

  6. Buckingham Palace: Statement, 30 Oct 2025 ↗

    The King’s formal process to remove Andrew’s style, titles and honours.

  7. Reuters: King Charles strips brother Andrew of titles and his home, 30 Oct 2025 ↗

    Wire report.

  8. NBC News: Former Prince Andrew arrested after Epstein files revelations, 19 Feb 2026 ↗

    Report on the arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

  9. The Guardian: What we know about the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, 19 Feb 2026 ↗

    Explainer on the offence and the trade-envoy emails.

  10. Reuters: Where King Charles’s brother Andrew shows up in the Epstein files, 19 Feb 2026 ↗

    Catalogue of the emails and photos.

  11. Time: Government releases confidential files on Andrew’s trade-envoy role, 21 May 2026 ↗

    Report on the UK government’s release.

  12. BBC: Search warrants in Andrew investigation ruled unlawful, Oct 2026 ↗

    Report on the High Court quashing the warrants; the investigation continues.

  13. The Daily Beast: Epstein probe leaves Andrew in limbo, Sep 2026 ↗

    Relays a Sunday Telegraph report that the UK probe stalled for lack of unredacted U.S. emails. Anonymous sourcing.

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