Jeffrey Epstein blamed "Charles" for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor losing his job as the UK's trade envoy, it has been alleged.
Emails released in more than three million documents by the US Department of Justice appear to show the convicted paedophile blaming the then-Prince of Wales for his brother's removal from the position.
On July 21, 2011, the day the former Duke of York was confirmed to be stepping down from the job, Epstein appeared to write: "I assume he knows that this is Charles' doing".
The email was allegedly in response to a message which read: "Lots of TV coverage on PA and always big feature on you. Insane."
The paedophile appeared to blame 'Charles' for Andrew losing his trade envoy job
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The former prince served as the UK's special representative for international trade and investment between 2001 and 2011, a role that enabled him access to senior Government and business contacts across the globe.
Andrew stepped down from the role due to growing scrutiny over his relationship with Epstein.
The convicted sex offender appeared to be emailing people about the news of the former prince losing his job.
In one document, Epstein, allegedly reacting to the news, wrote: "I'm sure this is good for him, he will now be free."
The email appeared to show Epstein saying: 'I assume he know that this is Charles doing'
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The paedophile appeared to send a news article about Andrew to convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, who allegedly asked "Why?", to which Epstein appeared to respond: "I think he wants to make money."
Andrew was arrested and released under investigation on February 19 on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Just a couple of hours after the arrest, King Charles issued a statement, reading: "I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office.
"What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities. In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation. Let me state clearly: the law must take its course.
Andrew was arrested and released under investigation on February 19
| REUTERS"As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all. Charles R."
GB News understands that the Prince and Princess of Wales support the King in his statement.
MPs have backed the release of files relating to the former duke's appointment as a UK trade envoy.
Politicians unanimously agreed to the release, without needing a vote.
The King released a statement just two hours after his brother's arrest
| GETTYThames Valley Police confirmed yesterday that they had concluded its searches at Royal Lodge, Andrew's former residence.
Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said: "Officers have now left the location we have been searching in Berkshire. This concludes the search activity that commenced following our arrest of a man in his sixties from Norfolk on Thursday (19/2).
"We understand the significant public interest in this case, and our investigation remains ongoing. It is important that our investigators are given the time and space to progress their work. We will provide updates when it is appropriate to do so, but this is unlikely to be for some time."
Police had been searching Royal Lodge over the weekend, after concluding their search at Wood Farm, where Andrew is currently living, on February 19.
Andrew has denied any wrongdoing over his Epstein links, but has not directly responded to the latest allegations.
Just appearing in the Epstein files does not indicate any sign of misconduct.
GB News has contacted Buckingham Palace for comment.
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