Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is not expected to receive any special protection from the upcoming release of the explosive US government Epstein files, as reported by the Mirror. Despite efforts in Washington to control the information made public, insiders indicate that the former prince will not be shielded, unlike Donald Trump, senior Republicans, and wealthy donors who are reportedly being safeguarded. Pressure is mounting for Andrew to testify before the US Congress regarding his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
Mountbatten-Windsor, aged 65, was spotted at Windsor Castle today, riding with a companion, appearing subdued. However, sources suggest that doors are quickly closing around him in the US. Victims’ advocates anticipate that US Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel will use national security claims and ongoing criminal investigations to protect numerous Epstein associates, but Andrew is not expected to receive such protection. An official familiar with the discussions stated that there are no royal privileges in the US legal system.
The Epstein files, which are held by various agencies including the Department of Justice, FBI, and Department of Homeland Security, contain surveillance logs, interview transcripts, operational notes, and crucially, the flight records of Epstein’s longtime pilot, Larry Visoski, which have remained sealed until now. While the flight logs of another former Epstein pilot, David Rodgers, have been public for years and placed Andrew on the “Lolita Express,” Visoski’s records are more extensive, detailing approximately 1,000 trips made by Epstein between different locations.
A legal source in the US disclosed that Visoski’s logs are expected to reveal more individuals associated with Epstein’s movements, including Andrew. This revelation could further implicate the former Duke of York, who has consistently denied any wrongdoing in connection with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Washington officials are grappling with the diplomatic repercussions, with the White House working to minimize the release of documents. The priority is to protect intelligence assets and ongoing investigations rather than reputations.
It is believed that Buckingham Palace is concerned that additional disclosures could contradict Andrew’s previous statements. Efforts to block the publication of the files are considered futile due to significant political pressure. Andrew’s allies fear he is being unfairly targeted in a process beyond his control. Despite a formal request from Democrats on the House Oversight Committee for him to testify about his ties to Epstein, Andrew has not responded, leading to the passing of a resolution demanding the full release of the files. Epstein’s death in 2019 and Maxwell’s subsequent conviction in 2021 have added to the complexity of the situation.