Prince Andrew's Email Exchange with Jeffrey Epstein Reveals Request for Details About Russian Woman
Recently unsealed court documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case have unveiled a series of email exchanges between the disgraced financier and Prince Andrew, the Duke of York. These communications, which date back to August 2010, show the royal specifically asking Epstein for further information about a young Russian woman whom Epstein had offered to introduce to him.
The Email Offer from Epstein
According to reports from The New York Post, Jeffrey Epstein sent an email to an account believed to belong to Prince Andrew in August 2010. In this message, Epstein proposed introducing the Duke to a woman named "Irina," describing her as a "beautiful" 26-year-old Russian national who would be in London from August 20th to 24th.
Epstein wrote: "I have a friend who i think you might enjoy having dinner with, her name is Irina she will be london 20-24."
Prince Andrew's Response and Specific Request
Prince Andrew responded promptly on August 12, 2010, expressing his interest in meeting Irina while noting he would be in Geneva until the morning of August 22nd. His reply included a curious question: "Will she be bringing a message from you?"
In a subsequent email, the Duke of York made a specific request for additional details about the Russian woman, asking Epstein: "Great. Any other information you might know about her that might be useful to know?" He signed this message using his full royal title at the time: "HRH The Duke of York KG."
Epstein's Description and Andrew's Reference to Conviction
Jeffrey Epstein responded to Andrew's inquiry with a brief description of Irina, writing: "she 26, russian, clevere [sic] beautiful, trustworthy and yes she has your email [sic]."
Prince Andrew's reply to this information included what appears to be a reference to Epstein's recent legal troubles, stating: "That was quick! How are you? Good to be free?" This exchange occurred just two years after Epstein's conviction for soliciting a minor for prostitution, a fact that makes the communication particularly noteworthy.
Contradiction with Previous Statements
These newly revealed emails directly contradict Prince Andrew's previous claims about the timeline of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The royal has consistently maintained that he severed all ties with the financier in 2006 and only reconnected briefly in late 2010 to formally end their friendship.
The August 2010 email exchange demonstrates ongoing communication between the two men during this period, with Prince Andrew actively engaging with Epstein about personal introductions. This revelation raises significant questions about the accuracy of the Duke's previous statements regarding the nature and duration of his association with the convicted sex offender.
Broader Context and Denials
Prince Andrew has repeatedly and vehemently denied all allegations of sexual misconduct related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. Despite these denials, the release of these documents adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing scrutiny of his relationship with Epstein.
The timing of these communications is particularly significant, occurring as they did shortly after Epstein's conviction and during a period when the financier was required to register as a sex offender. The content of the emails suggests a level of familiarity and ongoing contact that contradicts the narrative of a long-severed relationship.
These documents form part of a larger collection of materials related to the Epstein case that continue to be released through court proceedings, shedding new light on the extensive network of associates connected to the disgraced financier.
