Prince Andrew’s 2011 Email to Jeffrey Epstein Reveals Close Ties: “We’re in This Together”
New revelations concerning Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein have emerged from a 2011 email that underscores their close ties, despite denials from the Duke of York. The email, sent on February 28, 2011, reflects Andrew’s intentions to maintain contact with Epstein following the publication of a controversial photograph featuring Andrew with Virginia Giuffre.
Details of the Email
The email surfaced in court documents and has fueled further scrutiny of Andrew’s claims regarding his relationship with Epstein. In his message, Andrew stated, “I’m just as concerned for you! Don’t worry about me! It would seem we are in this together and will have to rise above it.” He also urged Epstein to “keep in close touch.”
Contradictory Statements
This correspondence contradicts Andrew’s assertions made during a 2019 BBC interview. He indicated that he had cut ties with Epstein in December 2010, following a public sighting of the two in New York. The email, however, suggests that the relationship continued for some time after this claimed separation.
Context of the Email
The email’s timing is significant. It was sent shortly after a widely-publicized image was released, showing Andrew alongside Giuffre and Ghislaine Maxwell. Previously, Andrew presented himself as having distanced himself from Epstein around the time of Epstein’s criminal investigations, which began in 2006.
Jeffrey Epstein’s Legal Struggles
Epstein faced a tumultuous legal history, including a guilty plea in 2008 for solicitation of prostitution involving minors, leading to a jail sentence. In August 2019, as he awaited trial for sex trafficking charges, he was found dead in his Manhattan jail cell, with the death ruled a suicide.
Implications for Prince Andrew
The email’s release has intensified the pressure on Andrew and the royal family amid growing public interest in possible connections between high-profile figures and Epstein. Buckingham Palace and representatives for Andrew have yet to respond to inquiries regarding the email and its implications.
Connections to Other Public Figures
Recent discussions have revealed that former Prime Minister Tony Blair met with Epstein in May 2002, facilitated by then-MP Peter Mandelson. This meeting occurred prior to Epstein’s criminal conviction and further illustrates the reach of Epstein’s influence among prominent public figures.
- Andrew’s email date: February 28, 2011
- Key photo publication: February 2011
- Epstein’s death: August 2019
- Blair’s meeting with Epstein: May 14, 2002
The unraveling details surrounding Prince Andrew’s ties to Epstein continue to raise significant questions about accountability among the elite.
