Journalists are still combing through the latest—albeit, much-delayed—release of the Epstein files, 3.5 million documents and images published by the Department of Justice on Friday. One set of photos stood out almost immediately: a man who appears to be Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, crouched on all fours over a woman who was lying on the ground.
Like most Epstein files documents, the photos are presented without any sort of context. Also like many of the documents dropped by the DoJ, they are disconcerting and feel sinister in nature—a vibe that’s certainly not helped by the black bars placed over the woman’s face.
An image of man who appears to be Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and an unidentified woman, from the January 30 release of additional Epstein files.
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The brother of King Charles III was stripped of his royal honorific last fall, as the years-long scandal surrounding his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein took his relationship with his family to the breaking point. In fact, Mountbatten-Windsor is expected to soon move out of the Royal Lodge, his Windsor Palace residence at which he entertained Epstein and convicted conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell in 2006. His departure for Marsh Farm in Norfolk is said to be imminent.
Another Epstein files image of man who appears to be Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor with an unidentified woman.
It’s likely that the move can’t come soon enough for the rest of the royal family, which has also endured his now-settled sexual abuse lawsuit brought by the late Virginia Roberts Giuffre. According to Giuffre, Maxwell recruited her as a teen at Donald Trump-owned resort Mar-a-Lago before allegedly forcing her to have sex with the then-prince, a claim Mountbatten-Windsor denies.
A photo of Giuffre and Mountbatten-Windsor that was taken by Epstein has long been pointed to as proof that the royal’s repeated denials couldn’t be believed. A photo from the December Epstein files dump that depicted Maxwell and Mountbatten-Windsor, the latter laying on top of a group of seated women, was presented as further evidence that Andrew’s relationship with Epstein was more than a passing acquaintance. The photos uncovered this weekend do nothing to undercut those arguments.
Another Epstein files image of man who appears to be Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor with an unidentified woman.
Also in the latest release were more emails between Epstein and a correspondent writing under the name “the Duke,” who many believe to be Mountbatten-Windsor. None of the emails unearthed so far appear to indicate criminal activity, but are—like the photos—disconcerting. In one, Epstein offers to introduce his correspondent to a woman, writing (sic throughout) “she 26, russian, clevere beautiful, trustworthy and yes she has your email.”
In another, the Duke writes of a proposed meet-up with Epstein, saying ”we could have dinner at Buckingham Palace and lots of privacy.”
When asked if Epstein had ever dined at Buckingham Palace, a spokesperson referred Vanity Fair to its October announcement regarding Andrew’s title change, which concludes“Their Majesties wish to make clear that their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse.” Vanity Fair has also reached out to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor for comment, but has not received a response as of publication time.
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