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New information has surfaced indicating that Prince Andrew maintained contact with Jeffrey Epstein for five years longer than he publicly stated. This revelation comes from emails allegedly leaked from the account of former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, showing that Andrew provided Epstein with details regarding a potential business venture in China as late as December 2015.
In a notable 2019 BBC interview, Prince Andrew claimed he had severed ties with Epstein in December 2010, following a visit to Epstein’s Manhattan residence and a public walk in Central Park. The leaked emails challenge this assertion, revealing that Andrew continued to communicate with Epstein during a period marked by increasing legal troubles for the financier, who had been accused of sex trafficking.
The emails, initially reported by Reason and the Times of London, detail discussions about security needs in China. Andrew informed Epstein of a rising demand for personal security among wealthy Chinese families due to recent kidnappings. In one email dated December 19, 2015, Epstein wrote to Barak, “Wealthy chines looking for to start personel protection co in Beijing, kidnapping has begun.” Barak responded, inquiring if Andrew was the source of this information, to which Epstein confirmed, “yes.”
Context of Andrew’s Continued Contact
These communications occurred shortly after Andrew played a prominent role in welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping to the UK for a state visit. The Duke of York, eighth in line to the British throne, had visited Beijing the previous year and had also promoted his investment initiative, Pitch@Palace, in China. This venture has drawn scrutiny due to allegations against Yang Tengbo, a Chinese businessman linked to espionage accusations by British intelligence, which Yang has denied.
The new timeline suggests that Andrew remained in contact with Epstein even after new allegations were made against him, including a claim by Virginia Giuffre that Andrew had sexually assaulted her when she was a minor. In February 2011, just over a month after Andrew’s supposed break from Epstein, he reportedly wrote in an email, “Keep in close touch and we’ll play some more soon!!!!”
In 2022, Andrew reached a settlement with Giuffre, reportedly paying her around $16 million to resolve a civil claim without admitting any wrongdoing. Andrew has consistently denied any allegations of sexual abuse or involvement in trafficking.
Reactions and Further Developments
Recently, Ghislaine Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year sentence for her role in trafficking victims for Epstein, claimed that Prince Andrew was introduced to Epstein through his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson. Maxwell dismissed allegations against Andrew as “bulls–t,” suggesting they were fabricated to harm the Royal Family’s reputation. Her comments followed a two-day interview with Todd Blanche, the US Deputy Attorney General, the details of which were later released by the US Department of Justice.
Neither Barak nor Andrew has publicly addressed the latest allegations regarding their communications. Barak has previously stated that he was unaware of Epstein’s criminal activities.
Buckingham Palace has not responded to requests for comment regarding these developments. As scrutiny of Prince Andrew’s past continues, the implications of these revelations may further impact his already tarnished public image.
