Second Woman Alleges epstein Sent Her to prince Andrew, Claims Royal Lodge Encounter
A second woman has come forward alleging Jeffrey Epstein facilitated a sexual encounter with Prince Andrew, Duke of York, adding another layer to the ongoing scandal surrounding the convicted sex offender. The woman’s lawyer claims she spent the night at the former prince’s residence, Royal Lodge, in 2010.
The allegations, first reported by the BBC, center around a woman who was in her 20s at the time and is not British. Her US-based attorney,Brad Edwards,of the firm Edwards Henderson,stated that following the alleged encounter,the woman was given a tour of Buckingham Palace and offered tea.
“We’re talking about at least one woman who was sent by Jeffrey Epstein over to Prince Andrew,” Edwards told the broadcaster. “And she even had, after a night with Prince Andrew, a tour of Buckingham Palace.” This marks the first time an accuser of Epstein has alleged a sexual encounter taking place within a royal residence.
Efforts to obtain comment from Prince Andrew have been unsuccessful.BBC News reported receiving no response to their inquiry, and corroborating the woman’s visit to Buckingham Palace proved unachievable without revealing her identity, despite the palace routinely maintaining records of tour guests.
Edwards also represented Virginia Giuffre, who alleged she was coerced into sexual encounters with Prince Andrew on multiple occasions beginning in 2001, when she was 17. Giuffre’s claims led to a civil lawsuit in the US, settled in February 2022 for an estimated £12 million. Sadly, Giuffre died in April of last year.
Prince Andrew has consistently and vehemently denied Giuffre’s allegations and any wrongdoing connected to Epstein, who died by suicide in a Manhattan jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
According to Edwards, communications existed between his client and the former prince prior to the alleged 2010 encounter. He further stated he had been in contact with legal representatives for Prince Andrew in the United States, but that dialog ceased after King charles removed his brother’s royal titles and honors in October, following the publication of Giuffre’s posthumous memoir.
Edwards indicated he is now considering filing a civil lawsuit on behalf of his client against the former prince. The timing of the new allegation,coming after the removal of Prince Andrew’s royal protections,raises questions about the potential for further legal challenges.
The Guardian also attempted to contact Prince andrew for comment. The unfolding situation continues to cast a long shadow over the British monarchy and the legacy of Jeffrey Epstein.
Why: A second woman is alleging sexual assault by Prince Andrew, facilitated by Jeffrey Epstein.
Who: The accuser is a woman in her 20s at the time of the alleged encounter, represented by attorney Brad Edwards. Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Jeffrey epstein are the accused.
What: The woman alleges she was sent by Epstein to Prince andrew’s Royal Lodge residence in 2010 for a sexual encounter, and was subsequently given a tour of Buckingham Palace.
How did it end?: Prince Andrew vehemently denies the allegations. Edwards is considering a civil lawsuit, and communication with Andrew’s legal team has ceased since his removal of royal titles. Giuffre, a previous accuser, settled a civil suit for an estimated £12 million and later died. Epstein died by suicide while awaiting trial. The situation continues to unfold, casting a shadow over the monarchy.
