Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is facing growing pressure from US officials and the family of his prominent accuser Virginia Giuffre to testify in the US about his links to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Speaking to the BBC, Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna stated that the Royal Family had not been transparent, and Democratic Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez called on King Charles III to direct his brother to travel to the US and answer questions regarding the allegations.
On Monday, the King expressed the Royal Family's readiness to support police inquiries, but Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In 2022, he reached an out-of-court settlement with Giuffre without any admission of liability.
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson shared that if approached by the police, the Royal Family would cooperate fully and that King Charles has expressed profound concern for the victims of abuse.
Thames Valley Police are currently assessing a complaint regarding Andrew's alleged sharing of confidential material with Epstein, as new documents indicate he may have knowingly disclosed sensitive information during his tenure as a trade envoy.
Congressman Khanna emphasized the need for the Royal Family to clarify their knowledge of the situation and for potential compensation for survivors of Epstein’s crimes. He urged that Andrew's testimony would be appropriate given the gravity of the situation.
In light of the extensive Epstein files released, pressure is mounting for Andrew to explain his connections, and law enforcement continues to seek answers while his responses remain unaddressed.
Andrew has since relocated from his Windsor home and is living on the Sandringham Estate while awaiting renovations at his new residence.
As the debate over transparency and accountability unfolds, advocates for the victims are echoing calls for Andrew to testify, insisting on the need for justice and acknowledgment of the horrors endured by survivors.
