A new wave of reactions has hit the United States following the release of photographs and documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files, featuring images allegedly showing Prince Andrew in compromising situations.
The material includes photos depicting a man resembling the former Duke of York leaning over a woman lying on the floor, with one image showing him looking directly into the camera. As with much of the material in the “Epstein archives,” the files do not specify when or where these photos were taken.
The US Department of Justice released the documents following extensive declassifications. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche clarified that personal data of victims, medical records, and material involving the sexual abuse of minors have been redacted to protect victims and safeguard active investigations. While the faces of women—excluding Ghislaine Maxwell—have been blurred, those of men remain visible.
Significant interest has also been drawn to 2010 emails sent just days after Epstein’s house arrest ended. In the correspondence, Prince Andrew appears to invite Epstein to dinner at Buckingham Palace, mentioning there would be “lots of privacy,” though it remains unclear if the meeting took place.
The archives also contain references to other high-profile figures, including Bill Gates and members of the British Royal Family, alongside testimonies from women employed by Epstein in the late 1990s who expressed reservations about requests that exceeded professional boundaries.
While Prince Andrew and Donald Trump have repeatedly denied any involvement in illegal acts, these new revelations reignite public debate over the Duke’s relationship with Epstein. This is particularly noted in light of his previous claims that he travelled to the US specifically to end their friendship.
Notably, an internal FBI memo included in the files suggests that US authorities estimated Prince Andrew was “not a central figure” in the criminal investigation. Nonetheless, the massive release—which Todd Blanche described as equal in volume to “two Eiffel Towers”—ensures the Epstein case remains under intense international scrutiny.
