Pressure is mounting on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to work with US officials investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes, with royal insiders claiming it is a “matter of personal conscience.”
Buckingham Palace has declined to comment on the recent release of three million files by the US Department of Justice, but sources state insiders are piling pressure on the disgraced former royal.
Sources have claimed: “Providing testimony is now a matter for Andrew and his conscience.”
Insiders have also told the Mail that it was always a principle that those who have relevant information should “participate in any lawful injury [sic? Inquiry?] on any subject.”
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is facing pressure from royal sources to testify in the United States
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The renewed calls come after Images uncovered from the files appeared to show the former prince on his knees, looming over a woman lying on the floor, with one picture showing the man placing his hand on the woman's torso.
The pictures have led to calls from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for Andrew to testify to the US Congress about his connections to Epstein.
As well as the images, a series of emails appeared to show Epstein arranging for Andrew to have dinner with a 26-year-old Russian woman in 2010.
Epstein allegedly described her as "clever" and "beautiful".
The pair disclosed dates she would be in London, the documents appear to show.
Andrew allegedly responded: "Of course. I am in Geneva until the morning of 22nd but would be delighted to see her. Will she be bringing a message from you? Please give her my contact details to get in touch."
Photographs appear to show a man believed to be Andrew on all fours over a woman | USDEPARTMENTOFJUSTICEThe email is signed off with: "A - HRH The Duke of York KG."
Another email appeared to show Andrew inviting Epstein to Buckingham Palace in September 2010.
The former Duke of York allegedly emailed him: "I am just departing Scotland, should be down by 18:00. I'll ring you when I get down if you can give me a number to ring.
"Alternatively, we could have dinner at Buckingham Palace and lots of privacy. A."
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Epstein appeared to respond: "Already in London, what time would you like me and [redacted]. We will also need/have private time."
Andrew's ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, appeared to tell Epstein to "marry me" just six months after the paedophile was released from jail for prostituting a 14-year-old girl.
The files include email exchanges with someone referred to as 'Sarah', whose email address is redacted. The documents indicate that 'Sarah' is a reference to Ms Ferguson.
In one email, "Sarah" wrote: "You are a legend. I really don't have the words to describe, my love, gratitude for your generosity and kindness. Xx I am at your service. Just marry me."
The context behind the messages has not been explained in the files.
Another email exchange allegedly showed Andrew inviting Epstein to Buckingham Palace | USDEPARTMENTOFJUSTICEBeing named or pictured in any of the files is not evidence of any wrongdoing, and their inclusion in the documents does not implicate anyone in Epstein's criminality.
Ms Ferguson has previously made clear her regret of knowing Epstein, saying: "I abhor paedophilia and any sexual abuse of children and know that this was a gigantic error of judgment on my behalf… I will have nothing ever to do with Jeffrey Epstein ever again."
Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing and being named in the files does not imply any misconduct.
GB News has approached Ms Ferguson for comment.
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