Alexandar Sullivan:
A second woman has alleged that she was sent to the United Kingdom by Jeffrey Epstein for a sexual encounter with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, according to her attorney, marking a significant new development in the long-running scandal surrounding the former prince.
Speaking to the BBC, attorney Brad Edwards said the encounter allegedly took place in 2010 at Royal Lodge, Andrew’s former residence on the Windsor estate. The woman, who is not British and was in her 20s at the time, claims she spent the night with Andrew and was later given a tour of Buckingham Palace, including tea with palace staff. Edwards said communications between his client and Andrew occurred prior to the alleged encounter.
“This is the first time an Epstein survivor has alleged that a sexual encounter took place at a royal residence,” Edwards said, adding that the account has not yet been independently verified. BBC News has requested comment from Andrew, who has not responded. Palace officials said it was not possible to confirm visitor records without revealing the woman’s identity.
Edwards represents more than 200 Epstein survivors worldwide and previously represented Virginia Giuffre, who accused Andrew of sexual abuse when she was 17. Giuffre filed a civil lawsuit in 2021, which was settled in February 2022 for an estimated £12 million. She died last year.
Andrew has consistently denied all allegations. Edwards said he is now considering filing a new civil lawsuit, arguing that stripping Andrew of his titles last year has complicated survivors’ efforts to seek accountability and compensation.
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