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New Epstein Files Expose Prince Andrew's Royal Connections

12/22/2025

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Newly released Epstein files reveal Prince Andrew's ties to Epstein and Maxwell and access to British society, with images at Sandringham and Ascot.
Biographer Tina Brown says Epstein viewed Andrew as a "useful idiot" who exploited those royal connections for personal gain.
He denies sexual misconduct allegations related to Virginia Giuffre, who died by suicide in April, while U.S. Congress calls him to testify about his relationship with Epstein.

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Newly released Epstein files reveal Prince Andrew's ties to Epstein and Maxwell and access to British society, with images at Sandringham and Ascot.
Biographer Tina Brown says Epstein viewed Andrew as a "useful idiot" who exploited those royal connections for personal gain.
He denies sexual misconduct allegations related to Virginia Giuffre, who died by suicide in April, while U.S. Congress calls him to testify about his relationship with Epstein.