UK prime minister suggests former Prince Andrew should testify in Epstein investigation
In a significant development regarding the ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has suggested that former Prince Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, should provide testimony to U.S. authorities. Speaking to reporters during his travel to the G-20 summit in Johannesburg, Starmer emphasized the importance of individuals with relevant information coming forward, stating, “I don’t comment on his particular case… but as a general principle, I’ve held for a very long time that anybody who has got relevant information in relation to these kinds of cases should give that evidence to those that need it.” This statement comes in the wake of a request from the U.S. House Oversight Committee for Andrew to participate in a transcribed interview regarding his longstanding association with Epstein, a request he has thus far ignored.
The calls for Andrew’s cooperation are underscored by the committee’s determination to pursue accountability for those involved in Epstein’s crimes, regardless of their status. Representatives Robert Garcia and Suhas Subramanyam have publicly accused the former prince of attempting to evade the investigation, asserting, “Our work will move forward with or without him, and we will hold anyone who was involved in these crimes accountable.” This scrutiny follows a series of recent developments in Andrew’s life, including the formal removal of his royal titles by King Charles III and the termination of his lease at Royal Lodge, which had previously provided him a degree of protection. The palace’s statement indicated that these measures were necessary despite Andrew’s continued denial of the allegations against him. The mounting pressure on Andrew, particularly in light of an unauthorized biography detailing his life and controversies, marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing fallout from the Epstein scandal, as both public and institutional calls for accountability grow louder.
U.K. Prime Minister Kier Starmer suggested Monday that the former
Prince Andrew
should testify in the U.S. investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
Starmer made the comment to reporters while traveling to a G-20 summit in Johannesburg on Monday, though he declined to comment on the former prince’s case directly.
“I don’t comment on his particular case,’’ Starmer said. “But as a general principle I’ve held for a very long time is that anybody who has got relevant information in relation to these kind of cases should give that evidence to those that need it.’’
Starmer’s comments come after the U.S. House Oversight Committee requested that the ex-royal, who is now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, submit to a transcribed interview regarding his long relationship with Epstein. He has so far ignored the request.
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Rep. Robert Garcia of California, the
committee’s ranking Democrat
, and Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Va., accused the disgraced royal of trying to “hide” from the investigation.
“Our work will move forward with or without him, and we will hold anyone who was involved in these crimes accountable, no matter their wealth, status or political party,” they said in a statement released on Friday. “We will get justice for the survivors.”
King Charles III
formally removed the “Style, Titles and Honours of Prince Andrew” in late October.
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“His lease on Royal Lodge has, to date, provided him with legal protection to continue in residence,” Buckingham Palace announced in a statement. “Formal notice has now been served to surrender the lease, and he will move to alternative private accommodation.”
The palace said the censures “are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him.”
Andrew announced Oct. 17 that he was relinquishing his Duke of York title after the publication of
an unauthorized biography
by British author Andrew Lownie, “Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York,” in August.
Fox News’ Alexandra Koch contributed to this report.
