Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor expressed to Jeffrey Epstein his desire to be his ‘pet’ in an email disclosed in the most recent release of documents.
Approximately three million additional documents have been unveiled from the estate of the convicted sex offender and former financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Epstein, who passed away in prison in 2019, is notorious for his associations with influential and affluent figures globally.
The current U.S. president Donald Trump is mentioned numerous times in the files, alongside former U.S. president Bill Clinton.
The BBC reports that “The list includes numerous allegations of sexual abuse made against Trump, Epstein, and other high-profile figures.” Trump has denied any misconduct, while Clinton has not been accused of any wrongdoing, and he, along with his wife Hilary, have agreed to testify in the House Epstein probe – both are set to provide a deposition in late February.
However, Andrew is the first prominent figure to face consequences regarding his connection with Epstein, having been officially stripped of his titles within the British Royal Family, and can no longer be referred to as ‘Prince Andrew’.
Andrew’s links to Epstein were first brought to light during a revealing interview with BBC journalist Emily Maitlis in 2019, the same year Epstein died in prison.
Since that interview, further details about Andrew’s friendship with Epstein have emerged. The newest set of documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice as part of a bill to disclose the Epstein Files have unveiled even more.
One unsettling email now seems to show Andrew expressing to Epstein that he wanted to be his ‘pet’.
The email states: “God it’s cold and dank here! Wish I was still a pet in your family!”
In light of the latest document releases, royal sources informed the UK newspaper The Sun that the king was unaware of the content before it became public.
King Charles has been encouraged to engage with lawyers representing a woman who claims that Epstein sent her to Andrew for a sexual encounter.
Another segment of the documents features a photograph of Andrew, showing him crouched on his hands and knees over an unidentified woman lying on the floor.
The King has not made any personal statements regarding the unfolding scandal, though he did decide to revoke Andrew’s titles.
A statement from Buckingham Palace at the time stated: “These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him.”
The statement added: “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.”