Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is not expected to receive any special protection from the anticipated release of the explosive US government Epstein files in the near future, as per information obtained by the Mirror. Despite efforts in Washington to control the information made public, sources indicate that the former prince will not be shielded, unlike purported attempts to safeguard Donald Trump, senior Republicans, and affluent donors from potential exposure. This development comes amidst mounting political pressure urging Andrew to provide testimony before the US Congress regarding his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
Mountbatten-Windsor, aged 65, was observed riding within the Windsor Castle grounds today, appearing subdued while accompanied by a female companion. However, reports suggest that doors are swiftly closing around him across the Atlantic. Advocates for victims anticipate that US Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel may utilize claims of US national security and references to ongoing criminal inquiries to protect numerous Epstein associates. Nevertheless, Andrew is not anticipated to be included in any protected category. An informed US official stated to the Mirror, “This isn’t Britain. There is no royal immunity, no special confidentiality clause.”
The files are dispersed among various agencies such as the Department of Justice, the FBI, and the Department of Homeland Security. They encompass surveillance records, interview transcripts, operational notes, and notably, the flight logs of Epstein’s long-serving pilot, Larry Visoski, which have remained sealed until now.
While the flight logs maintained by former Epstein pilot David Rodgers, which implicated Andrew on the infamous “Lolita Express,” have been publicly accessible for years, Visoski’s records offer a more extensive insight. Serving as Epstein’s chief pilot for nearly three decades, Visoski piloted approximately 1,000 flights transporting the disgraced financier between New York, Florida, New Mexico, and the US Virgin Islands.
According to a US legal source quoted by the Mirror, “Rodgers’ logs revealed only a fraction. Visoski conducted numerous trips to various destinations, hosting various VIPs. These records are expected to name individuals previously unconnected to Epstein’s movements, potentially including Andrew on numerous occasions beyond public knowledge.”
A disclosure of this nature could further entangle the former Duke of York in controversy. Andrew has persistently refuted any misconduct linked to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, but has faced persistent queries regarding his visits to his associate’s properties and the contentious photograph with Virginia Giuffre.
Internally, Washington officials are grappling with the diplomatic repercussions. A senior figure disclosed that the White House is tirelessly working to minimize the volume of documents released, emphasizing the protection of intelligence assets and ongoing investigations over reputations. The official emphasized that embarrassment alone should not warrant redaction, citing the importance of classification, witness safety, and prosecutorial integrity in redaction decisions.
Visoski’s logs are believed to encompass passenger manifests, crew details, schedules, and handwritten annotations. The source hinted at the extensive nature of Visoski’s records, indicating that the flight information disclosed by Rodgers is just a fraction of the comprehensive data provided by Visoski.
Buckingham Palace likely anticipates potential contradictions to Andrew’s previous public statements with further revelations. Efforts to obstruct publication are viewed as futile due to significant political pressure, with expectations that the files will eventually become public, revealing a multitude of names.
Privately, Andrew’s supporters express concerns that he is being unfairly targeted by an uncontrollable American legal process. Pressure escalated after Keir Starmer broke convention by commenting on the matter during the G20 summit in South Africa. Andrew has disregarded a formal request from Democrats on the House Oversight Committee to testify regarding his connections to Epstein. Lawmakers granted him a two-week window to respond, which went unanswered. Subsequently, their resolution, demanding the full release of the files, was passed in the House and Senate before being enacted.
Epstein’s death in his Manhattan jail cell in August 2019 while awaiting trial, deemed a suicide but shrouded in conspiracy theories, and Maxwell’s conviction in 2021 for sex trafficking minors and conspiracy, serve as crucial background to the unfolding narrative surrounding Andrew’s alleged involvement.
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