UPDATE: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is calling on former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to provide crucial information regarding the ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein‘s sex crimes. Starmer’s statement comes as Andrew has reportedly ignored a request from the House Oversight Committee for a “transcribed interview” related to his long-standing ties with the convicted sex offender.
At a press conference during the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, Starmer emphasized the importance of sharing relevant information in such serious cases. “If you have relevant information you should be prepared to share it,” he stated, reinforcing that anyone with pertinent details should come forward to assist authorities.
U.S. legislators have expressed frustration over Andrew’s silence amid their investigation, describing his lack of response as a sign of evasion. Democratic representatives Robert Garcia and Suhas Subramanyam accused Andrew of hiding from accountability, as they await his testimony regarding his connections to Epstein, who died in a New York prison in 2019 while facing serious charges.
Starmer refrained from commenting specifically on Andrew’s situation but maintained that individuals with relevant information have a responsibility to disclose it. “That would be my general position on this,” he added, underscoring the ethical obligation to contribute to justice.
Prince Andrew was stripped of his royal titles earlier this month due to his controversial associations with Epstein, which were deemed to reflect “serious lapses of judgment.” The announcement of his declassification from royal duties followed the publication of claims by Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual assault during her teenage years. These revelations were further exacerbated by the release of documents from Epstein’s estate by the U.S. government.
In a troubling development, the Metropolitan Police are investigating allegations that Andrew provided Giuffre’s personal details to his taxpayer-funded bodyguard in 2011 and instructed him to conduct an investigation. This has raised serious questions about his integrity and actions during a pivotal time related to the Epstein scandal.
As public scrutiny intensifies, Andrew’s next steps remain unclear. The pressure from both U.S. lawmakers and British officials is mounting, and the implications of his potential testimony could have far-reaching consequences not only for his reputation but also for the broader investigation into Epstein’s extensive criminal network.
The world is watching closely as this story unfolds. What will Prince Andrew decide? Will he finally cooperate with authorities? Stay tuned as more details develop in this urgent investigation.
