Prince Andrew Accused of Email Cover‑up by Epstein Victim
Jess Michaels, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse, has charged Buckingham Palace with shielding Prince Andrew by suppressing a cache of roughly 30,000 emails that could expose criminal conduct. According to her statements to The Telegraph, the palace received the email archive in May 2020, including messages linking the prince to the sharing of confidential government information during his tenure as the UK’s special envoy for international trade (2001‑2011). Michaels says the palace “knew six years ago that Andrew was not just a problem; he could face a criminal investigation. And they did nothing.”
The royal household has declined to comment, citing an ongoing police investigation. The accusations revive scrutiny of Prince Andrew’s past relationships with Epstein and his alleged sexual encounters with Virginia Giuffre when she was a minor, allegations the prince continues to deny. The case adds pressure on the monarchy amid broader calls for accountability and transparency.