Starmer Calls on Prince Andrew to Testify to Congress About Epstein Links
Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has called for Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to testify before a U.S. congressional committee regarding his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. This demand comes in light of recently published photographs allegedly depicting the former royal in compromising situations. Starmer made these statements during a four-day trip in Asia, adding immense pressure on Mountbatten-Windsor.
Starmer’s Demand for Testimony
In comments made to reporters, Starmer emphasized the importance of sharing information. He stated, “Anyone who has information should be prepared to share that information in whatever form they are asked to do.” His advocacy for transparency signals a shift from his earlier position, where he suggested that Mountbatten-Windsor should consider the inquiry personally.
The Epstein Connection
Mountbatten-Windsor, previously known as the Duke of York, faced intense scrutiny after he was stripped of his royal titles by King Charles III in October due to his association with Epstein. Epstein, a financier and convicted sex offender, died in prison in 2019. The inquiry into Mountbatten-Windsor’s presumed involvement gains momentum with the release of over three million evidentiary documents from the Justice Department.
Revelatory Photographs and Legal Filings
The newly unveiled evidence includes photographs taken in unspecified locations, one showing Mountbatten-Windsor kneeling over a fully clothed woman. A third image features him on all fours next to her. Importantly, the woman’s identity remains concealed, as her face is redacted in the images. These photos have dominated British newspaper headlines, exacerbating scrutiny over his past.
Email Exchanges with Epstein
In addition to the photographs, an email exchange from 2010 between Mountbatten-Windsor and Epstein surfaced, shedding light on their long-standing friendship. The inquiry into this relationship is expected to deepen, as allegations from around 2001 surfaced, suggesting that Epstein trafficked Virginia Roberts Giuffre, then 17, for sex with Mountbatten-Windsor. The prince has denied any wrongdoing, particularly the allegation of rape against Giuffre.
Wider Implications of the Released Files
The implications of the released documents resonate beyond British royalty. In Slovakia, Prime Minister Robert Fico accepted the resignation of his national security adviser, Miroslav Lajcak, after messages from Lajcak to Epstein emerged, discussing women and a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Conclusion
- Starmer urges Prince Andrew to testify about Epstein links.
- Recent photographs raise further questions about the prince’s conduct.
- Mountbatten-Windsor has denied all allegations of wrongdoing.
- Release of documents has broader implications for other officials.
The situation continues to develop as additional details emerge from the ongoing inquiries related to Jeffrey Epstein and his associations with prominent individuals.
