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Ex-Masseuse Reveals Shocking Encounter with Prince Andrew

2/24/2026

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Monique Giannelloni, a masseuse, recounts being brought into Buckingham Palace in June 2000 to massage Prince Andrew, arranged by Ghislaine Maxwell.
She described feeling embarrassed when Andrew appeared nude after briefly leaving the bathroom.
Giannelloni received £75 via a Buckingham Palace check for the massage.
She said she was unaware of Prince Andrew's connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
Recent reports allege misconduct by Prince Andrew as UK trade envoy.

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Monique Giannelloni, a masseuse, recounts being brought into Buckingham Palace in June 2000 to massage Prince Andrew, arranged by Ghislaine Maxwell.
She described feeling embarrassed when Andrew appeared nude after briefly leaving the bathroom.
Giannelloni received £75 via a Buckingham Palace check for the massage.
She said she was unaware of Prince Andrew's connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
Recent reports allege misconduct by Prince Andrew as UK trade envoy.