Prince Andrew is once again at the center of a storm as US lawmakers intensify their investigation into the late Jeffrey Epstein's sprawling network—and this time, the scrutiny is sharper than ever. On September 14, 2025, reports emerged that more than 100 previously undisclosed emails between the Duke of York and Epstein are under examination by congressional investigators, threatening to reignite a scandal that has already rocked the British monarchy and reverberated through global corridors of power.
According to Mail on Sunday and corroborated by GB News, these emails are buried within hundreds of thousands of documents currently being reviewed by the US Congress. One well-placed source warned, "If you think what’s happened to Peter Mandelson is bad then you have no idea what will happen when the Andrew emails are released. They are embarrassing and incriminating and he could be destroyed." The comparison to Mandelson is telling: the former UK ambassador to Washington resigned last week after damaging emails surfaced revealing his close relationship with Epstein, including one in which Mandelson—referred to as "Petie"—encouraged Epstein to fight back against a conviction for soliciting a child for prostitution.
The investigation is part of a broader congressional review of the so-called "Epstein files," a trove of material linked to the financier, who died by suicide in a US jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. The files reportedly include a 238-page birthday book compiled by Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's former girlfriend and convicted accomplice, for his 50th birthday. The book contains a ten-page handwritten message from Mandelson and contributions from at least 40 other associates, divided into categories such as "friends," "business," and "science." Notably, entries under "family" and "girl friends" have been redacted in public releases, and none of these contributors are currently accused of legal wrongdoing in connection with Epstein.
But for Prince Andrew, the scrutiny is particularly acute. His past relationship with Epstein has been the subject of public controversy for years. In 2001, Virginia Giuffre—then 17—alleged that Epstein introduced her to the Duke of York and that she was sexually abused by the prince on three occasions. Prince Andrew has consistently denied these claims. Nevertheless, in 2022, he reached a civil settlement with Giuffre for a reported £12 million, without any admission of liability or apology. The case—and the prince's infamous 2019 BBC Newsnight interview, in which he claimed to have cut ties with Epstein in December 2010—led to his stepping back from royal duties amid mounting public backlash.
The pain of these events was compounded earlier this year when Giuffre died by suicide in Australia, after years of advocacy for victims of sexual abuse. Her family, speaking to the BBC on September 14, called for a full investigation into Prince Andrew and criticized the lack of consequences he has faced. Sky Roberts, Giuffre's brother, declared, "It doesn't matter if it's a Royal Family member or president or prince... every single person deserves to be held to the fullest extent of the law." He added, "Of course he's been stripped of... all of these different things and publicly shamed in certain ways, but that's not enough. The fact that he's still out there, that he's still living in a palace or a castle is not enough." His wife, Amanda Roberts, echoed the sentiment, saying, "I think we're right on the precipice of seeing all of those skeletons start to come to surface."
Several of the alleged emails between Andrew and Epstein have already surfaced in legal documents. In February 2011, Andrew reportedly wrote to Epstein, "Keep in close touch and we'll play some more soon!!"—a message disclosed during proceedings against Epstein's banker, Jes Staley. In another exchange from January 2015, Andrew allegedly emailed Ghislaine Maxwell, stating, "Let me know when we can talk. Got some specific questions to ask you about Virginia Roberts!" Maxwell replied, "Have some info. Call me when you have a moment." Sources claim that at least 100 emails involving Andrew are among the Epstein files, some sent from a Pipex account—one of the UK's earliest commercial internet services—linked to the duke and listed alongside multiple phone numbers in Epstein's notorious "little black book."
The implications of these emails could be profound. David Boies, the prominent attorney who represented Giuffre, told Piers Morgan Uncensored that he believes there is enough evidence to warrant a serious investigation into Prince Andrew. Boies claimed, "There are between ten and 20 men that we have enough information on that should entail a serious prosecutorial investigation." When asked if Andrew was among them, Boies answered, "Yes." He further lamented, "One of the things that has frustrated us is that in both the UK and the United States he was basically given a pass."
Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury, a Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, confirmed that lawmakers are preparing to subpoena additional documents and witnesses connected to the Epstein case. "We are currently working on a list of additional documents, witnesses and others associated with these crimes that the committee intends to move a vote for subpoenaing," Stansbury told the press. She suggested that anyone who contributed to Epstein's 50th birthday book, including high-profile figures like Donald Trump, may be called to explain their actions.
Donald Trump has also faced questions about his relationship with Epstein. Among the documents released by US lawmakers is a lewd birthday letter allegedly sent from Trump to Epstein. The letter, which bears Trump’s signature and features text inside the outline of a naked woman, ends with the line: "A pal is a wonderful thing. Happy birthday – and may every day be another wonderful secret." Trump has denied writing the letter, and the White House has dismissed its authenticity, labeling related claims as "fake news." A White House spokeswoman told the BBC, "It's not news that Epstein knew Donald Trump, because Donald Trump kicked Epstein out of his club for being a creep." She added, "Democrats and the media knew about Epstein and his victims for years and did nothing to help them while President Trump was calling for transparency, and is now delivering on it with thousands of pages of documents."
Sky Roberts, meanwhile, has urged Trump to release the remaining so-called Epstein files, arguing that transparency is essential for accountability. "If he's not implicated in this, then he needs to do the right thing. And the right thing right now is to release the documents, give the accountability to the survivors, and give accountability to my sister," he said.
As the House Oversight Committee continues its exhaustive review, sources say both Andrew and Mandelson may be invited to testify before lawmakers. The unfolding investigation promises to cast new light on the powerful figures who orbited Epstein—and, as Amanda Roberts put it, may finally bring some long-buried "skeletons" to the surface.
With the threat of public release of these emails looming, Prince Andrew faces a moment of reckoning that could reshape not only his own legacy, but also the reputations of others who crossed paths with Epstein. The world, it seems, is watching—and waiting for answers.
