Epstein Survivor Urges Royal Family to Probe Through Andrew's Files: 'Are They Going to Act On It?'
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's controversial ties to Jeffrey Epstein finally caught up with him last November, when King Charles effectively banished him from royal life. While many praised the monarch's decision, Epstein survivors argue it does not go far enough. One of them, Juliette Bryant, welcomed Charles's support for police inquiries but urged the Palace to go further by thoroughly examining Mountbatten-Windsor's files. She stressed that meaningful accountability requires concrete action, not just empty worded statements.
Speaking to the BBC, Bryant appreciated Charles's cooperation, but said, "It's great that they've made a statement, finally. But the thing is, are they going to actually act on it? I just hope they're not just saying this. I would like to see them actually taking action." In an address to the Palace and the police authorities, she added, "They need to go through all Prince Andrew's files and emails." She revealed that while the police had combed through all of her information in connection to the disgraced financier, she thinks "it's about time they went through his [Andrew's] information, since he was actually Epstein's friend." However, she clarified that she had never met Mountbatten-Windsor nor had any relations with him.
Bryant's statement comes after the Thames Valley Police said that they are currently "assessing the information" after a formal complaint by the anti-monarchy group Republic. It claimed that the former Prince used his position as a UK trade envoy to share confidential government information with Epstein. In connection to the case, on February 9, Buckingham Palace released a statement highlighting Charles's 'profound concern,' adding, "If we are approached by Thames Valley Police, we stand ready to support them as you would expect. As was previously stated, Their Majesties' thoughts and sympathies have been, and remain with, the victims of any and all forms of abuse."
Another one of Epstein's victims, Virginia Giuffre, tragically lost her life before she could get justice. Her brother, Sky Roberts, has since praised the King's efforts to acknowledge the seriousness of Mountbatten-Windsor's action. Speaking to ITV News, he said, "We've seen the UK people really step up in this and hold a member of the royal family's feet to the fire." However, he criticized what he described as a lack of follow-through from law enforcement. "The UK was doing so much, but then all of a sudden, the Metropolitan Police are now closing this case as if it's a closed case, and it felt like they were just checking a box."
Roberts called on British authorities to re-examine the case following the release of new material, saying the fresh disclosures may justify reopening the investigation. He also urged the royal family to move beyond expressions of concern and "take more action," advocating for efforts that produce tangible results rather than symbolic gestures, requesting the King to address the matter directly with Donald Trump.