Summary
An email from Prince Andrew to Jeffrey Epstein in 2011 has drawn attention as it suggests that their friendship may not have ended as claimed. This email, revealed by U.K. tabloids, was sent after a controversial photo of Andrew and Virginia Giuffre, who accused Epstein of trafficking her, was published. The revelations have reignited discussions about Prince Andrew's role within the British monarchy.
Key Facts
- Prince Andrew sent an email to Jeffrey Epstein in February 2011, saying, "we are in this together."
- The email came two months after Andrew's visit to Epstein's New York home in December 2010.
- The message was sent the day after a well-known photo of Andrew with Virginia Giuffre appeared in a newspaper.
- Virginia Giuffre accused Epstein of trafficking her as a minor and claimed she was introduced to Prince Andrew.
- Prince Andrew denied the allegations but settled a related court case with Giuffre for an undisclosed amount.
- The email has added to ongoing debates about Prince Andrew's impact on the British royal family's reputation.
- Discussions in the U.K. include whether Prince Andrew should be further distanced from the monarchy.
