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Prince Andrew's 2010 Dinner with 9/11 Ties Exposed

2/22/2026

Summary

Story summary

Prince Andrew, Duke of York, dined in 2010 with Adel Ghazzawi, a Saudi businessman tied to the 9/11 hijackers.
Emails show Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, discussed investment opportunities with Ghazzawi.
Adel Ghazzawi was investigated by the FBI.
Ghazzawi's family previously owned a Florida property frequented by al-Qaeda terrorists.
Sarah Ferguson denied contact with Jeffrey Epstein, but later apologized in a leaked email.

History

Historical Context

The September 11, 2001, attacks prompted extensive investigations into connections between the hijackers and individuals like Saudi businessman Adel Ghazzawi, who was scrutinized for ties to al-Qaeda. In 2016, Congress passed the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, allowing victims' families to sue Saudi Arabia, reflecting ongoing concerns about the kingdom's alleged role in the attacks and their impact on international relations.

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Story summary

Prince Andrew, Duke of York, dined in 2010 with Adel Ghazzawi, a Saudi businessman tied to the 9/11 hijackers.
Emails show Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, discussed investment opportunities with Ghazzawi.
Adel Ghazzawi was investigated by the FBI.
Ghazzawi's family previously owned a Florida property frequented by al-Qaeda terrorists.
Sarah Ferguson denied contact with Jeffrey Epstein, but later apologized in a leaked email.

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