- Newly released 2001-2002 emails link "A" — context suggests Prince Andrew — to Ghislaine Maxwell, renewing scrutiny of their ties to Epstein.
- Messages reference Balmoral, personal turmoil, and a 2002 Peru trip; contemporaneous records align with details but identity not independently verified.
- DOJ's nearly 30,000-page disclosure renews public debate, while victims' advocates decry redactions and unresolved questions persist.
The ongoing release of Jeffrey Epstein-related files by the U.S. Department of Justice has uncovered a series of email exchanges that appear to involve former Prince Andrew, raising fresh questions about his ties to the late convicted sex offender and his accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell.
In the latest tranche of documents made public on December 23, 2025, under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, several messages from 2001 and early 2002 surfaced between Maxwell and an individual using the email alias “The Invisible Man,” signing off as “A.”
ABC News reported that while the outlet has not independently verified the sender’s identity, contextual details strongly point to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was stripped of his royal titles amid the scandal.
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Details of the Emails
One email from August 2001 has drawn particular attention.
The sender, writing from what they described as “at Balmoral Summer Camp for the Royal Family,” asked Maxwell: “found me some new inappropriate friends?”
Contemporary newspaper reports confirm Andrew was at Balmoral, the royal family’s Scottish estate, during that period.
Two days later, Maxwell responded: “So sorry to dissapoint [sic] you, however the truth must be told. I have only been able to find appropriate friends,” signing off with “Kisses. G.”
Another message from the same sender detailed personal turmoil: “You probably wouldn’t know but I lost my valet on Thursday.
He died in his sleep. He had been with me since I was 2,” adding, “I am a little off balance as not only has my office been restructured, I have left the RN and now my whole life is in turmoil as I have no one to look after me.
He was a real rock and almost a part of the family. If you have any good ideas as to how to get my mind back on track I’d be grateful for advice.”
The sender concluded: “See you real soon…I hope you are coming over,” and signed “A, xxx.”
Historical records align with these details—Andrew left the Royal Navy in July 2001, and reports from outlets like The Guardian noted the death of his longtime valet around that time.
A third exchange involved Maxwell forwarding a message about planned activities for a trip to Peru in early 2002.
The contact wrote: “I doubt that he will find someone here, but we can try,” while suggesting options like water-skiing and horseback riding.
The reply from “A” stated: “I would love to do them all but fear that there would not be enough time! As for girls well I leave that entirely to you” and the Peruvian contact.
Andrew made an official visit to Peru in March 2002.
These emails lack surrounding context in the DOJ release, as noted by ABC News reporters James Hill and Zoe Magee.
The documents are part of thousands disclosed to comply with transparency requirements, following smaller batches earlier in the week.
Buckingham Palace, which no longer represents Andrew, declined to comment directly but referred inquiries to a prior statement: “The King and Queen’s ‘thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse’.”
Andrew has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing in connection with Epstein and has not been charged with any crime.
He stepped back from public royal duties in 2019 and was formally stripped of his titles in recent years due to the associations.
A Long-Shadowed Scandal: Andrew’s Ties to Epstein
The emergence of these emails adds to a decades-long trail of scrutiny over Andrew’s friendship with Epstein, the financier who died by suicide in 2019 while facing sex-trafficking charges.
Central to the controversy was Virginia Giuffre, who accused Andrew of sexually abusing her as a teenager after being trafficked by Epstein and Maxwell.
Giuffre alleged multiple encounters in the early 2000s, claims Andrew vehemently denied.
In 2022, the pair reached an out-of-court settlement, with Andrew making a substantial donation to Giuffre’s charity for victims.
The agreement included no admission of liability, but Andrew expressed regret for his association with Epstein and commended survivors’ bravery.
Giuffre, who became a vocal advocate for trafficking victims, tragically died by suicide in April 2025 at age 41, according to reports from outlets including the BBC and PBS News.
Her family stated she would have been “proud” of continued scrutiny in the case.
The infamous 2001 photograph of Andrew with his arm around a then-17-year-old Giuffre, with Maxwell in the background, has long symbolized the allegations.
Andrew has claimed no recollection of the meeting.
Maxwell’s Ongoing Legal Battles
Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted in 2021 of sex trafficking minors for Epstein, is serving a 20-year sentence.
Her appeals have been exhausted, with the U.S. Supreme Court declining to hear her case in October 2025.
In a recent development, Maxwell filed a habeas corpus petition in December 2025, citing “substantial new evidence” from civil cases and investigations that she argues undermined her trial’s fairness.
Legal experts note such petitions face steep odds.
Maxwell has maintained her innocence, insisting her role was peripheral.
She was transferred to a lower-security facility earlier this year, sparking speculation amid ongoing Epstein file releases.
The Latest Epstein File Releases, News and Updates
The DOJ’s disclosures stem from the Epstein Files Transparency Act, passed amid public pressure for full accountability.
Previous batches included photos of high-profile figures like former President Bill Clinton and others in Epstein’s orbit, though many added little new information beyond known associations.
This latest drop—nearly 30,000 pages—has reignited debates over Epstein’s network, with unverified tips and redacted sections fueling speculation.
Victims’ advocates have criticized partial redactions, while the DOJ has cautioned that some claims in the files are unsubstantiated.
As more documents trickle out, the Epstein saga continues to cast a long shadow over powerful individuals, reminding the public of unresolved questions in one of the most notorious cases of the 21st century.
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