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Democrats on the U.S. House Oversight Committee have formally requested that Andrew Mountbatten Windsor sit for a transcribed interview concerning his relationship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The request is part of the committee's ongoing investigation into Epstein's extensive sex trafficking network and the handling of his case by federal agencies.
In a letter sent to his Windsor residence, lawmakers stated their inquiry has uncovered new information that prompts further scrutiny. According to the committee, this includes financial records with notations like “massage for Andrew” and a 2011 email in which he allegedly told Epstein, “we are in this together.” Lawmakers are seeking his testimony because they believe he may possess valuable information about Epstein's crimes, associates, and network.
The committee's letter highlighted that these findings "raise serious questions" about the nature of their association. This development follows years of public scrutiny over Andrew’s friendship with Epstein, which culminated in a civil lawsuit filed by Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual assault. Andrew has consistently denied the allegations and settled the lawsuit out of court in 2022 without admitting liability. Now, US lawmakers are pursuing new angles based on recently reviewed documents.
While the congressional committee does not have the legal authority to compel a foreign national to testify, the formal request places significant public pressure on the former prince to cooperate. The letter explicitly states that his testimony could provide crucial insights into the full scope of Epstein's operations. This summons from Washington coincides with the formal move by King Charles III to strip his brother of his 'Prince' title and 'His Royal Highness' style, cementing his removal from public life. The focus now shifts to whether Andrew will voluntarily cooperate with the US investigation and answer the questions posed by Congress.
