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PM Calls for Prince Andrew to Testify on Epstein Links

2/1/2026

Summary

Starmer Demands Testimony

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for former Prince Andrew, now Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, to testify before the U.S. Congress about his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
The demand follows the release of documents showing troubling details of Andrew's relationship with Epstein, including emails and photos with unidentified women.
Andrew has denied wrongdoing, while Virginia Giuffre alleges she was trafficked to him when she was 17.

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Lajcak Resigns Over Epstein

Newly released U.S. files on Jeffrey Epstein prompted Miroslav Lajcak's resignation as Slovakia's national security adviser after he met Epstein following incarceration.
The disclosures have intensified calls for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to cooperate with U.S. authorities regarding Epstein's connections to influential figures.
The Justice Department's release includes more than three million documents detailing Epstein's interactions with high-profile individuals, raising concerns about handling of victims' information.

History

Historical Context

The Epstein scandal gained prominence in 2019 when the U.S. Justice Department released over 3,000 documents detailing his connections with influential figures, including Prince Andrew, who faced allegations of sexual misconduct. Epstein's 2008 plea deal allowed him to evade serious charges, raising ongoing concerns about accountability and the treatment of victims, which continue to challenge public trust in institutions today.

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Starmer Demands Testimony

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for former Prince Andrew, now Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, to testify before the U.S. Congress about his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
The demand follows the release of documents showing troubling details of Andrew's relationship with Epstein, including emails and photos with unidentified women.
Andrew has denied wrongdoing, while Virginia Giuffre alleges she was trafficked to him when she was 17.

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