New Epstein Shockwave: Andrew Faces Fresh Legal Threat as Second Woman Claims She Was ‘Exploited’ — Then Taken for Tea at the Palace

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces a new legal threat after a second woman alleged that Jeffrey Epstein flew her to Britain for sex

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is facing a renewed legal threat after a second woman has come forward alleging that the disgraced royal was involved in her sexual exploitation — claims that once again drag his name into the widening fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor leaves his Royal Lodge home in Windsor

Court-linked allegations suggest the unnamed woman was flown to Britain by Jeffrey Epstein and later taken to Buckingham Palace for tea after spending the night with Andrew. Her legal team has now issued a stark ultimatum: engage in talks or face court action.

The woman claims she was in her 20s when, at Epstein’s request, she stayed overnight with Andrew at his Royal Lodge residence in Windsor in 2010. If proven, the allegation would mark the first time an Epstein accuser has claimed a sexual encounter took place at a royal property.

Her US attorney, Brad Edwards — who represents more than 200 alleged Epstein victims — told the Daily Mail that he is seeking immediate engagement from representatives of the Palace.

The photograph, which has been released as part of the Epstein files, apparently shows Lord Mandelson talking to a woman who is wearing a white bath robe

“I’m hoping some time this week that somebody on behalf of the Palace will reach out and say, ‘let’s figure this out,’” he said.

Lord Mandelson (pictured with Keir Starmer) was ousted as US ambassador last September after other revelations about his ties to Epstein
Lord Mandelson (left) is pictured with Jeffrey Epstein (right) and a birthday cake in an image released in December

Mr Edwards previously brought a civil case against Andrew on behalf of Virginia Giuffre, who accused the former Duke of York of having sex with her in London, New York and on Epstein’s private Caribbean island. That case was settled for a reported £12 million before reaching trial, with Andrew admitting no liability and continuing to deny all allegations.

However, pressure has intensified once again following the release of more than three million documents linked to Epstein by the US Department of Justice late on Friday — a disclosure officials say will be the final release of its kind.

Among the newly unsealed material is a 2010 email allegedly sent by Epstein to Andrew offering to introduce him to “a friend”, described as “26, russian, clevere [sic], beautiful, trustworthy”. It remains unclear whether this individual is the same woman now making the fresh allegations.

The document release has also reignited scrutiny of Peter Mandelson, whose past links to Epstein have again surfaced. Files suggest that while serving as business secretary under Gordon Brown, Lord Mandelson attempted to influence government policy on bankers’ bonuses at Epstein’s urging.

Bank records included in the disclosure show deposits totalling $75,000 into accounts linked to Mandelson, along with references to discussions about purchasing a £2 million flat in Rio de Janeiro. Mandelson has denied recognising the transactions, suggesting the documents may be fake, and said he has never owned property in Brazil.

Political pressure is now mounting on Andrew. The Prime Minister has joined calls urging him to travel to the United States to testify before a congressional investigation into Epstein, warning that refusing to cooperate would amount to letting victims down.

In an exclusive interview, Mr Edwards described the experience of his client as deeply traumatic.
“She was severely exploited by Jeffrey Epstein. An extension of that was the exploitation of her by Prince Andrew,” he said.
“She’s a strong person. She wants to believe in justice, but it’s very difficult in light of what she knows.”

He added that meaningful accountability now rests solely with the civil courts.
“The idea that stripping Andrew of his titles somehow delivered justice to victims is laughable,” Edwards said. “The criminal justice system is never going to investigate or punish Andrew. Civil justice is the only path left.”

Buckingham Palace previously stated, when Andrew was stripped of his remaining titles last October, that “Their Majesties wish to make clear that their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been and will remain with the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse.”

In a notable escalation, Prime Minister Keir Starmer publicly urged Andrew to cooperate with US investigators.
“Epstein’s victims have to be the first priority,” he said. “You cannot claim to be victim-centred if you are unwilling to share information when asked.”

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp echoed the call, urging both Andrew and Lord Mandelson to provide authorities with “all the assistance they possibly can”.

As the Epstein files continue to reverberate across politics, royalty and the legal system, the renewed allegations place Andrew back under an unforgiving spotlight — with potential court action looming and questions that refuse to fade.