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Maxwell Confirms Photo of Andrew and Giuffre, Denies Allegations

2/5/2026

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Maxwell Confirms Photograph

Ghislaine Maxwell confirms authenticity of a photograph showing Prince Andrew with Virginia Giuffre.
In 2015 emails, Maxwell says she introduced Andrew to Giuffre and photo was taken at her London home in 2001.
She denied knowledge of sexual activity between them and called Giuffre's allegations financially motivated lies.
Police are reviewing claims against Andrew, who denies wrongdoing and says he was at a Pizza Express in Woking at the time.

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Mountbatten-Windsor Testimony Pressure

Pressure on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to testify regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein mounts after new documents detailing their relationship were released.
Legal experts suggest Mountbatten-Windsor may refuse to cooperate, citing his prior BBC interview.
Attorney Gloria Allred emphasizes that Mountbatten-Windsor possesses information crucial to understanding Epstein's network.
Royal commentators see King Charles III's decision to strip Mountbatten-Windsor of royal titles as justified.

History

Historical Context

Prince Andrew's association with Jeffrey Epstein began in 1999 through Ghislaine Maxwell, leading to significant scrutiny after Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor. In 2001, Virginia Giuffre alleged she was trafficked by Epstein and forced to have sex with Andrew when she was 17. The controversy intensified following Andrew's 2019 BBC interview, resulting in his withdrawal from public duties and eventual removal of royal titles in 2025.

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Maxwell Confirms Photograph

Ghislaine Maxwell confirms authenticity of a photograph showing Prince Andrew with Virginia Giuffre.
In 2015 emails, Maxwell says she introduced Andrew to Giuffre and photo was taken at her London home in 2001.
She denied knowledge of sexual activity between them and called Giuffre's allegations financially motivated lies.
Police are reviewing claims against Andrew, who denies wrongdoing and says he was at a Pizza Express in Woking at the time.

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