American lawyers believe there were "various factual inaccuracies" in Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's accounts during their probe into paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, newly released emails show.
The internal communications came during a public row between the former prince and US prosecutors over his cooperation with their requests for an interview.
Andrew's legal team released a statement before the June 2020 email, saying it had on "at least three occasions this year offered his assistance as a witness" to the Department of Justice (DoJ).
An unnamed lawyer from New York told former Southern District of New York attorney Geoff Berman on June 8, 2020: "Geoff - as discussed, I've put together a short proposed statement responding to the press release issued by Prince Andrew's counsel this morning.
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"If we do issue something in response, as you'll see, I would recommend we keep it short and forward-looking, rather than trying to rehash all of the various factual inaccuracies in his account of the past."
Mr Berman then publicly accused Andrew of attempting to "falsely portray himself to the public as eager and willing to cooperate".
The email chain came as part of a further drop of the Epstein Files by the DoJ, which also shared that the FBI received an anonymous tip from someone in Finland, which alleged there had been "paedophilia organised by JE for Prince Andrew".
The tip said evidence could be found by attempting to "look for keys stored in the drawing room".
Mr Berman publicly accused Andrew of attempting to 'falsely portray himself to the public as eager and willing to cooperate'
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It continued: "There are tapes in a secret compartment of a drawer next to a Michelangelo picture of a flower vase at his house in the Bahamas.
"Look also for other things in the kitchen. There is also another studio apartment in the Bahamas and in Ipanema, Brazil, and Florianopolis, Brazil."
Andrew's appearances in the newly released files do not indicate any wrongdoing, and he has repeatedly denied any misconduct related to Epstein.
The email exchange followed a separate message sent to convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell, signed by "A xxx".
Andrew has always denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein
| GETTYThe latest series of documents included a series of emails written from "Balmoral" to Maxwell, being exchanged with "The Invisible Man".
It is not clear who "The Invisible Man" is, and there is no indication that it is any member of the Royal Family.
In August 2001, the man asked Maxwell: "How's LA? Have you found me some new inappropriate friends?
"Let me know when you are coming over, as I am free from August 25 until September 2 and want to go somewhere hot and sunny with some fun people before having to put my nose firmly to the grindstone for the Fall. Any ideas gratefully received! See ya A xxx"
The email was sent by 'The Invisible Man' | US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICEA few days later, Maxwell wrote: "So sorry to disappoint you, however the truth must be told. I have only been able to find appropriate friends. Kisses Gx."
The man responded: "Distraught!" going on to explain how he had lost his valet that week.
The message continued: "He had been with me since I was two.
"I am a little off balance as not only has my office been restructured, I have left the RN and now my whole life is in turmoil as I have no one to look after me. He was a real rock and almost a part of the family.
"If you have any good ideas as to how to get my mind back on track, I'd be grateful for advice. See you real soon… I hope if you are coming over. A xxx."
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