Prince Andrew may soon be asked to testify before the U.S. Congress regarding his alleged association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, adding to a series of setbacks for the disgraced royal. The Duke of York recently announced he would relinquish most of his royal titles, a decision made after discussions with his brother, King Charles III.
Now, American lawmakers are reportedly considering inviting him to speak about his involvement in the Epstein scandal, which has continued to haunt him for years. Massachusetts Representative Stephen Lynch, a Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, told reporters he expects that an invitation will be extended to the prince.
However, he clarified that Congress cannot subpoena Andrew, as U.S. subpoenas carry no legal authority in the United Kingdom. This means Andrew would have to voluntarily agree to appear before the committee. Lynch and his colleagues have been reviewing the so-called “Epstein Files” to uncover how Epstein secured a controversial 2008 plea deal for sex crimes and to identify any other individuals who may have played a role.
The committee’s investigation has drawn attention to possible connections between Epstein and several high-profile figures, including Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Steve Bannon, and Prince Andrew. The renewed scrutiny comes as previously undisclosed email correspondence suggests Andrew maintained contact with Epstein longer than he had publicly admitted.
The revelations surfaced shortly before the release of Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir, which recounts her experiences as one of Epstein’s victims. Andrew’s name has long been linked to Epstein through the infamous 2001 photograph showing the prince with his arm around a teenage Giuffre, while Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell smiles in the background. Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for child sex trafficking.
In 2019, Epstein was found dead in his jail cell while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges, a death ruled a suicide. The scandal has continued to cast a long shadow over those associated with him, including Prince Andrew, whose reputation within the royal family and the public has never fully recovered.
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Democrat Congressman Stephen Lynch says that Prince Andrew will be invited to appear before the U.S. House Oversight Committee as it investigates the Epstein files.#Newsnight pic.twitter.com/HZ0gaiYHqU
When stepping back from his royal duties, Andrew stated that “continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the Royal Family.” While he retains the title of prince, his role in public life has been effectively diminished.
If Congress moves forward with the invitation, it could mark the first time a member of the British royal family is asked to testify before the U.S. government in connection with such a high-profile criminal investigation.
