Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Faces US Congress: The 2026 Epstein Files & Political Fallout
Executive Insights
- 3 million pages of unredacted DOJ files unsealed in Jan 2026 reveal undated photos and emails linking Andrew to Epstein and Peter Nygard.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer has publicly supported calls for Andrew to testify, weakening his diplomatic shield.
- Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir ‘Nobody’s Girl’ (Oct 2025) has provided critical corroborating testimony following her death.
- King Charles III has completed the stripping of Andrew’s titles and evicted him from the Royal Lodge as of early 2026.
- The US House Oversight Committee is leveraging the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) to compel testimony from Andrew as a private citizen.
DATELINE: LONDON, February 3, 2026 — The legal firewall surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has officially crumbled. In a week that has shaken the British monarchy to its foundations, the convergence of three million newly unsealed Department of Justice (DOJ) documents, a posthumous memoir from Virginia Giuffre, and unprecedented political pressure from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has left the King’s brother with nowhere to hide.
The 3 Million Page Bombshell: What the DOJ Files Reveal
On January 30, 2026, the US Department of Justice released its most comprehensive tranche of evidence regarding the Jeffrey Epstein trafficking ring to date. Unlike previous releases, these Department of Justice unredacted files contain over three million pages of raw data, including flight logs, internal emails, and surveillance metadata.
Legal analysts have flagged three critical pieces of evidence that have reignited calls for testimony before the US House Oversight Committee:
- Undated Photographs: High-resolution, undated photographs purportedly showing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in “close proximity” to unidentified young women at Epstein’s properties, contradicting his previous claims of limited contact.
- Ghislaine Maxwell Correspondence: Recovered emails from 2010—two years after Epstein’s first conviction—discussing a “Buckingham Palace 2010 invitation” for Epstein, a meeting Andrew has long denied facilitating.
- The Nygard Link: A startling DOJ memo dated April 2020 explicitly links Andrew to the Peter Nygard investigation. The files suggest Andrew visited Nygard Cay in the Bahamas, a location now legally designated as a trafficking hub following Nygard’s 2025 conviction.
Virginia Giuffre’s Posthumous Memoir: A Voice from the Grave
The emotional core of this renewed legal pressure stems from the October 2025 publication of Nobody’s Girl, the Virginia Giuffre posthumous memoir. Following her tragic death in April 2025, Giuffre’s final written testimony has galvanized sexual abuse survivors’ justice movements worldwide.
The memoir details specific, corroborating incidents that align with the newly unsealed DOJ files. Gloria Allred, representing a coalition of survivors, stated yesterday: “Virginia’s voice is louder now than it ever was in life. Her book is not just a memoir; it is an affidavit. The House Oversight Committee has every moral and legal right to demand answers.”
Keir Starmer and the Collapse of Royal Protection
In a historic break from protocol, Prime Minister Keir Starmer shattered the convention of government silence regarding the Royal Family. Speaking to reporters on February 1 upon his return from Japan, Starmer explicitly backed calls for Andrew to cooperate.
“You can’t be victim-centred if you are not prepared to share information. Epstein’s victims have to be the first priority. Anyone who has information should be prepared to testify in whatever form they are asked.”
This statement marks a pivotal shift. Previously, the UK government had resisted Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) requests regarding Royal family members. Starmer’s comments signal that the Foreign Office may no longer block a subpoena from the US Congress, effectively stripping Andrew of his last layer of diplomatic immunity.
King Charles III: The Final Eviction
The political heat coincides with Andrew’s total estrangement from the monarchy. following the Royal titles removal in October 2025, King Charles III has moved decisively to sever financial and logistical ties.
| Timeline Event | Details |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | King Charles formally strips Andrew of all remaining titles; “Prince” style removed from official usage. |
| January 14, 2026 | Royal Lodge eviction confirmed. Andrew ordered to vacate the 30-room Windsor mansion. |
| January 25, 2026 | Deadline for vacating passes; movers spotted at Royal Lodge. Andrew expected to relocate to a small farmhouse on the Sandringham estate. |
| February 3, 2026 | Reports confirm Sarah Ferguson is moving separately, effectively ending their cohabitation arrangement. |
The Legal Path Forward: Subpoena and MLAT
The US House Oversight Committee, emboldened by the “Nygard Link” in the unsealed files, is reportedly drafting a subpoena. The intersection of the Epstein co-conspirators network and the Peter Nygard case provides a dual basis for inquiry. Legal experts argue that because Andrew is now a private citizen (Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor) without official Royal duties or titles, the threshold for enforcing an MLAT request is significantly lower.
With the “Buckingham Palace 2010 invitation” proving a continued association with Epstein post-conviction, the narrative that Andrew was merely “too loyal” has been replaced by evidence of active engagement. As the files are parsed by investigators, the pressure for a televised hearing in Washington D.C. grows by the hour.
In-Depth Q&A
Q: Why is the US House Oversight Committee calling for Andrew to testify in 2026?
The call stems from the early 2026 unsealing of 3 million pages of DOJ files which contain incriminating undated photos and emails linking Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to Jeffrey Epstein and Peter Nygard, contradicting his previous denials.
Q: What did Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir reveal?
Published in October 2025 after her death, ‘Nobody’s Girl’ provides detailed accounts of her abuse and specific interactions with Andrew, serving as a ‘testimony from the grave’ that aligns with the newly unsealed evidence.
Q: How has King Charles III responded to the new allegations?
King Charles III finalized the removal of Andrew’s royal titles in October 2025 and ordered his eviction from the Royal Lodge, effectively stripping him of royal protection and status.
Q: What is the ‘Nygard Link’ mentioned in the files?
The unsealed files include a DOJ memo linking Andrew to Peter Nygard, a convicted sex trafficker. Documents suggest Andrew visited Nygard’s estate in the Bahamas, expanding the scope of the investigation beyond just Epstein.
Q: What is Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s stance on the issue?
In February 2026, PM Keir Starmer broke protocol by stating that Andrew should cooperate with US authorities, emphasizing a ‘victim-centered’ approach and signaling the UK government would not block legal requests.
