Newly disclosed court documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking case have reignited scrutiny of European elites, with fresh revelations about their interactions with the convicted financier. While none face criminal charges, the associations continue to spark public debate about accountability among powerful figures.
UK Royal Connection Under Spotlight
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, features prominently in the 2026 document release. Email exchanges reveal he invited Epstein to Buckingham Palace in September 2010, offering "lots of privacy" during the financier's London visit. This occurred after Epstein reportedly proposed introducing the royal to a 26-year-old Russian woman the previous month.
Legal experts emphasize that presence in the files doesn't indicate wrongdoing, with many named individuals denying knowledge of Epstein's crimes. However, the disclosures have already prompted resignations in academic and financial circles across Europe this week.
