A new allegation has emerged in the long-running Jeffrey Epstein scandal, with a second survivor claiming she was sent to the United Kingdom for a sexual encounter with Prince Andrew, formerly known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
The claim, disclosed to the BBC by the woman’s lawyer, adds fresh pressure on the British royal family as renewed scrutiny surrounds Epstein’s global network and its alleged connections to powerful figures.
Alleged Encounter at Royal Lodge
According to the survivor’s legal representative, the alleged incident took place in 2010 at Royal Lodge, Prince Andrew’s former residence on the Windsor estate.
The woman, who is not a British citizen, was reportedly around 20 years old at the time. Her lawyer claims Jeffrey Epstein arranged her travel to Britain specifically for the meeting with Prince Andrew.
After spending the night at the royal residence, the woman was allegedly taken on a guided visit to Buckingham Palace, where she was served tea, the lawyer said.
“This is not speculation,” the attorney told the BBC. “We are talking about at least one woman who was sent by Jeffrey Epstein to Prince Andrew, and following that encounter, she was taken on a tour of Buckingham Palace.”
No Official Response From Prince Andrew
The BBC has sought a response from Prince Andrew regarding the new allegation, but no comment has been issued so far.
Buckingham Palace typically keeps records of visitors, but without revealing the woman’s identity, the BBC said it has been unable to independently confirm her alleged palace visit.
If verified, this would mark the first time an Epstein survivor has publicly claimed a sexual encounter inside a British royal residence.
Context: Epstein Survivors and Past Allegations
The lawyer representing the woman is also known for handling cases involving more than 200 Epstein survivors worldwide, including Virginia Giuffre.
Giuffre had previously accused Prince Andrew of sexually abusing her when she was 17, alleging Epstein trafficked her to London, New York, and his private Caribbean island between 2001 and 2002. Prince Andrew has consistently denied those claims.
In 2022, Giuffre and Prince Andrew reached an out-of-court civil settlement reportedly worth around £12 million, without any admission of guilt.
Giuffre died by suicide last year, shortly after the posthumous publication of her autobiography, which renewed public debate around the prince’s conduct.
Loss of Royal Titles and Fallout
Following the renewed attention, Prince Andrew was stripped of his royal titles and military affiliations. Buckingham Palace announced that the decision was taken despite Andrew’s continued denial of all allegations.
The palace said at the time that the move was “necessary” and emphasized the monarchy’s sympathy toward survivors of abuse.
The Duke has since been asked to vacate Royal Lodge, where he had lived since 2004.
Legal Action Under Consideration
The survivor’s lawyer has indicated that a civil lawsuit in the United States against Prince Andrew is now being considered.
He also claimed that communication with some of Andrew’s legal advisers had stopped after the withdrawal of royal titles, raising concerns that the former prince could claim financial incapacity to compensate alleged victims.
“The result is that these women are left to carry the burden alone,” the lawyer said, criticizing what he described as a lack of meaningful accountability.
Epstein’s Network Under Renewed Scrutiny
Jeffrey Epstein, who died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges, had previously been convicted in 2008 for soliciting a minor in Florida. A BBC investigation has shown that Epstein used both commercial flights and private jets to transport women internationally, including to the UK.
Recently released Epstein-related files have reignited global attention on individuals allegedly connected to him, including Prince Andrew.