Newly released documents reveal email exchanges between convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew dating back to 2010, showing discussions about private meetings and the introduction of a young woman.
One email from August 2010 shows Epstein telling Andrew that he had “a friend” he believed the Duke would enjoy meeting for dinner. In the message, Epstein described the woman as 26 years old, Russian, “beautiful, trustworthy” and confirmed that she already had Andrew’s email address.
The correspondence also included details of the woman’s planned visit to London and suggested arrangements for a private meeting.
Further emails from September 2010 indicate that Andrew invited Epstein to meet at Buckingham Palace. In one message, the Duke suggested: “Alternatively we should have dinner at Buckingham Palace and lots of privacy,” after Epstein asked for “private time”.
The documents suggest that Epstein continued to act as an intermediary in arranging meetings and social contacts for Andrew even after his earlier conviction in the United States.
Another email released in the same tranche shows Epstein organising what he referred to as a “facial” treatment through his assistant for someone described as “The Duke”. The context and purpose of the arrangement remain unclear.
The emails form part of a wider release of documents by the US Department of Justice related to Epstein’s network and activities. The material includes private correspondence, images and records spanning several years.
In a statement issued in October 2025, Prince Andrew reiterated that he “vigorously” denies all allegations of wrongdoing connected to Epstein and maintains that he acted appropriately at all times.
The Duke stepped back from public duties in 2019 following growing scrutiny over his relationship with Epstein and later settled a civil lawsuit in the United States without admitting liability.
Buckingham Palace has previously stated that Andrew regrets his association with Epstein and has distanced himself from the disgraced financier.