Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has been summoned by the U.S. Congress to answer questions over his connection to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associates.
The summons follows a formal letter sent by U.S. lawmakers, led by Congressman Robert Garcia, who said: “Rich and powerful men have evaded justice for far too long. Now, former Prince Andrew has the opportunity to come clean and provide justice for the survivors.”
The letter, co-signed by 15 Democratic members of Congress, was issued shortly after King Charles III officially stripped Andrew of his Prince title and His Royal Highness (HRH) status. The King’s decision was formalized through Letters Patent, published by the Crown Office in the Gazette, the UK’s official public record.
Congressman Suhas Subramanyam added that Andrew’s cooperation was crucial: “If he is innocent, he can clear his name. If not, our investigation will expose the truth and help deliver justice to Epstein’s victims.”
In the congressional letter, U.S. lawmakers referenced Andrew’s close association with Epstein from 1999 onward, including visits to Epstein’s New York residence, Balmoral Castle, and the financier’s private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where Andrew has been accused of abusing minors. The letter also cited a 2011 email in which Andrew allegedly wrote to Epstein, “We are in this together.”
Andrew, who has consistently denied any wrongdoing, previously settled a civil sexual assault case with Virginia Giuffre in 2022, paying millions without admitting liability.
Following the King’s latest action, Andrew is expected to vacate Royal Lodge and relocate to Sandringham Estate in early 2026, marking the beginning of his quiet withdrawal from public life.
