Andrew Mountbatten Windsor is keeping quiet, but that silence is making more noise than anything he could say. The former prince missed a deadline set by a group of US lawmakers who want him to testify about his long relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. According to GB News, sixteen members of Congress gave him until today to respond to their request that he appear before the House Oversight Committee.
Their letter spelled out exactly what they expect from him. They wrote, “The committee is seeking to uncover the identities of Mr Epstein’s co-conspirators and enablers, and to understand the full extent of his criminal operations.”
They added that “well-documented allegations” and his long friendship with Epstein suggest he “may possess knowledge of his activities relevant to our investigation.” The group said they want him to cooperate “in the interest of justice for the victims of Jeffrey Epstein” by sitting for a transcribed interview.
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Andrew has consistently denied every allegation. Years ago, the Metropolitan Police reportedly reviewed claims involving him and decided they did not require further investigation. Still, pressure is growing on the US side. Suhas Subramanyam, one of the lawmakers behind the letter, said earlier this week that Andrew was “hiding from us.” He warned that “if he is hoping that the story will just go away by ignoring us and being silent, he will be sorely disappointed.”
When the request first went out on November 6, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi urged him to “come clean.” Speaking to BBC Newsnight, he said, “Come clean. Come before the US Congress, voluntarily testify.” The letter also pointed directly to Virginia Giuffre, referencing “several allegations that you abused her when she was just 17 years old.”
Earlier this month, Andrew lost the titles of duke and prince, and Buckingham Palace confirmed the decision. In its statement, the Palace said, “His Majesty has today initiated a formal process to remove the Style, Titles and Honours of Prince Andrew.” It added that “Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.” The Palace also noted that he is being asked to surrender the lease on Royal Lodge and move elsewhere, saying the actions are “deemed necessary, even though he continues to deny the allegations against him.”
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stayed out of the dispute, saying the request from US lawmakers “is a matter” for Andrew. While at Cop30, he told reporters that anyone with relevant information should share it, but the decision is “a matter for him.”
