Email appears to confirm Andrew and Virginia Giuffre photo is real
In a major development following the release of a new batch of "Epstein files" by the US Department of Justice, an email from Ghislaine Maxwell appears to have confirmed that the infamous photograph of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor with his arm around Virginia Giuffre is authentic.
The email, a draft statement sent to Jeffrey Epstein in 2015, mentions that a photograph was taken of the pair in London in 2001, contradicting years of denials by the former prince. He had previously suggested the image was faked and claimed he had no memory of meeting Ms Giuffre.
Key Revelations from the Files
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The Photograph: In the 2015 email, Maxwell wrote that a photograph was taken when a woman (identified by context as Ms Giuffre) met her friends, including Prince Andrew. She suggested the woman wanted the picture to show to her family and friends.
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Vindication for Giuffre: Virginia Giuffre died in April 2025. Her family told the BBC they feel "vindicated" by this new evidence. Her brother, Sky Roberts, said the document proves his sister was telling the truth the entire time.
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A Second Victim: The release of these files has led to fresh allegations. Lawyers for a second woman claim she was also trafficked to Britain by Epstein in 2010 specifically to meet the former prince at Royal Lodge.
Recent Consequences for the Former Prince
The fallout from these documents has led to a rapid change in the former prince's circumstances:
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Move to Sandringham: Following the public outcry, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor moved out of his long-term home at Royal Lodge in Windsor earlier this week. He is currently living in temporary accommodation at Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk while his permanent new home, Marsh Farm, undergoes renovations.
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Stripped of Titles: It was confirmed in October 2025 that he has been stripped of his "Prince" title and his Dukedom by King Charles III. He is now officially known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
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Police Investigation: Thames Valley Police have announced they will assess the new information regarding the allegations of a second victim to see if any further criminal investigations are required.
"He knows what happened; I know what happened. And I know that only one of us is telling the truth." — The late Virginia Giuffre, in her posthumous memoir 'Nobody's Girl'.
