Second Epstein Victim Alleges UK Sex Encounter with Prince Andrew
In a bombshell revelation that reignites the shadows of Jeffrey Epstein's notorious network, a second woman has come forward claiming she was trafficked to the United Kingdom by the disgraced financier for a sexual encounter with Prince Andrew. The allegation, detailed by her U.S.-based lawyer, points to a 2010 incident at the former prince's residence, Royal Lodge, on the Windsor estate. This marks the first time an Epstein survivor has publicly claimed such an encounter occurred at a royal property, adding fuel to the ongoing scrutiny of the British royal family's ties to Epstein.
The Allegation Unfolds
The woman, who was in her 20s and not British at the time, alleges Epstein orchestrated her trip to the UK specifically for the rendezvous with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the Duke of York until his titles were revoked. According to Brad Edwards, a prominent attorney from the Florida firm Edwards Henderson representing over 200 Epstein survivors, the encounter happened after communications between the woman and Andrew. "We're talking about at least one woman who was sent by Jeffrey Epstein over to Prince Andrew," Edwards told the BBC. "And she even had, after a night with Prince Andrew, a tour of Buckingham Palace."
Edwards emphasized that the details emerged from his client's account, including a post-encounter tour and tea at the iconic palace. Buckingham Palace logs visitor names, but verifying the claim without identifying the woman remains challenging. BBC News sought comment from Andrew, but received no response, continuing a pattern of silence from the former royal.
Context of Epstein's Influence
Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender who died in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges, maintained a web of high-profile connections that included royals, politicians, and celebrities. His 2008 Florida conviction for soliciting sex from a minor saw him serve just 13 months in a lenient work-release setup. By 2010, when this alleged incident occurred, Epstein had resumed his predatory activities, using private jets and commercial flights to traffic women internationally.
A 2025 BBC investigation highlighted Epstein's operations extending to the UK, where he allegedly brought multiple women via his fleet of aircraft. This new claim aligns with patterns described in unsealed Epstein files, which have continued to surface, revealing names and communications involving figures like Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's convicted accomplice.
Parallels to Virginia Giuffre's Case
This isn't the first time Andrew has faced such accusations. Virginia Giuffre, another Epstein survivor represented by Edwards, sued Andrew in 2021, alleging she was forced into sexual encounters with him three times starting in 2001—once in London at Ghislaine Maxwell's home, once in New York, and once on Epstein's private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Giuffre, who was 17 at the time of the London incident, settled her civil suit in February 2022 for an estimated £12 million, though Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing.
Tragically, Giuffre took her own life last year, shortly after publishing a posthumous memoir that detailed her ordeals. Her story galvanized global attention on Epstein's victims and the complicity of powerful enablers. The current accuser's tale echoes Giuffre's, but introduces a new layer: the alleged location at Royal Lodge, Andrew's longtime Windsor home since 2004.
Royal Response and Title Stripping
Andrew's legal woes culminated in October 2025 when King Charles formally stripped him of his HRH style, military titles, and royal patronages. The palace statement noted these measures were "necessary" despite Andrew's denials, and announced his departure from Royal Lodge. Edwards criticizes this move, arguing it has insulated Andrew from financial accountability. "Stripping Prince Andrew of his titles has allowed him to maintain that he has no money and no ability to provide compensation," Edwards said, allowing "these women to just suffer."
Communications between Edwards and Andrew's U.S. legal counsel reportedly ceased after the title revocation, with the former prince described as "seemingly disconnected from his lawyers." The palace has expressed sympathies for abuse victims, stating in October that "their majesties' thoughts and utmost sympathies have been and will remain with the victims and survivors." Yet, Edwards views this as insufficient, calling it the "exact opposite" of making things right.
Broader Implications for the Royal Family
The Epstein saga has cast a long shadow over the House of Windsor, particularly Andrew, whose 2019 BBC Newsnight interview infamously downplayed his friendship with Epstein. Recent file releases, including those from December 2025, have dredged up more associations—flirty emails involving LA 2028 Olympics chief and Maxwell, and photos of celebrities like director Brett Ratner with Epstein-linked women.
For the UK public, these revelations erode trust in the monarchy amid modern calls for transparency and accountability. Edwards is now weighing a civil lawsuit on behalf of his client, potentially reopening wounds from Giuffre's case. As more Epstein documents surface, questions persist: How deep did these connections run, and what justice awaits the survivors?
Andrew was recently spotted horse riding in Windsor, a stark contrast to the isolation imposed by scandal. With no criminal charges against him to date, the focus shifts to civil remedies and public reckoning. The royal family, navigating its own transitions under King Charles, faces yet another test of its commitment to victim support.
This developing story underscores the enduring impact of Epstein's crimes, where power, privilege, and predation intersected with devastating consequences. As lawyers like Edwards push forward, the quest for closure continues for those ensnared in the financier's dark legacy.
