Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing. Being named or appearing in the Epstein files does not, by itself, indicate guilt. His representatives have been contacted for comment.
For years, Andrew has faced allegations from Virginia Giuffre, who claimed she was trafficked by Epstein and forced to have sex with him when she was 17. Andrew has repeatedly and strongly denied these claims. Giuffre’s memoir, published last October, brought renewed public focus to the allegations.
While Princess Anne has reportedly expressed her concerns privately, Prince Edward addressed the wider issue publicly this week at the World Governments Summit in Dubai. Speaking to CNN, he urged attention to remain on the victims of Epstein’s crimes rather than royal controversy, adding that discussions about education and the future were of greater importance.
