Pressure mounts on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor as a senior UK minister expressed concern over “disturbing” photos of the ex-prince in the Epstein files.
Steve Reed, the Communities Secretary, echoed Keir Starmer’s call for Mountbatten-Windsor to testify before Congress if he possesses relevant information. Reed also hinted at potential UK-FBI cooperation regarding Andrew’s testimony.
Recently, over three million documents from the US Department of Justice related to Epstein were released, featuring photos allegedly showing Mountbatten-Windsor in compromising positions. The images show him with a woman at Epstein’s New York residence.
When asked about the images, Reed described them as “disturbing” and raised concerns about the allegations. He refrained from commenting on potential extradition requests for Mountbatten-Windsor, emphasizing the need to ascertain the alleged offenses first.
Regarding cooperation with the FBI on Andrew’s testimony, Reed emphasized the importance of individuals coming forward, regardless of their status. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp supported Parliament’s consideration of removing Andrew from the line of succession due to his involvement with Epstein.
Despite vehement denials of misconduct, Mountbatten-Windsor faced repercussions, losing his titles following allegations by Virginia Giuffre. Starmer also urged Andrew to cooperate with the US congressional Epstein investigation, emphasizing the significance of sharing information in such cases.
