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New Epstein Files Reference Emails From Balmoral Linked to Prince Andrew

Newly released US court documents detail correspondence sent from the royal residence and renewed scrutiny of Prince Andrew’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
The then Prince Andrew pictured reclining across the laps of several people in a photograph kept by Epstein (DOJ). Photo: The Indepedent

Newly released documents from the so-called Epstein files have revealed emails sent from the British royal residence of Balmoral that appear to reference Prince Andrew and his connections to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

The US Department of Justice on Tuesday published nearly 30,000 pages related to Epstein — the largest single document release so far. Among them are emails written in 2001 by an individual identified only as «A,» using the address «The Invisible Man,» sent from Balmoral Castle.

A newly released photo appears to show Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell with an unidentified third person near Balmoral (DOJ). Photo: The Independent

In the correspondence, «A» asks Maxwell whether she had found any «new inappropriate friends» and discusses travel plans, requesting discretion. Maxwell replied that she had only found «appropriate friends.» Other emails show Maxwell later arranging introductions for «Andrew,» describing the search for «friendly and discreet and fun» companions.

An email sent from ‘The Invisible Man’ to Maxwell from the royal residence in Scotland (DOJ). Photo: Independent

The latest release also includes photographs showing Epstein and Maxwell near Balmoral, as well as earlier images of Epstein socializing with Prince Andrew at royal venues. Prince Andrew has consistently denied all wrongdoing and was stripped of his royal duties and titles in recent years over his association with Epstein.

Epstein, Andrew and Maxwell pictured in the royal box at Ascot (DOJ). Photo: The Independent

Buckingham Palace and representatives of Prince Andrew have been contacted for comment.

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