Prince Andrew reportedly hosted Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Harvey Weinstein at the Royal Lodge after his daughter’s 18th birthday party in 2006, as per a recent report. The three individuals, who were later convicted of sexual offenses, stayed at the Windsor mansion, following a masked ball celebration. This gathering occurred two months post an arrest warrant issued for Epstein in the US relating to the sexual assault of a minor.
Previous reports indicated that Epstein, Maxwell, and Weinstein had attended an event at Windsor Castle, but it was not known that they had also stayed at the Royal Lodge. Requests for comments regarding this matter have been directed to Buckingham Palace and Prince Andrew’s representatives.
Recent developments suggest that Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson have agreed to vacate the Royal Lodge in exchange for separate residences. Discussions are reportedly ongoing between the King’s representatives and Prince Charles about Prince Andrew voluntarily leaving the Royal Lodge due to controversies surrounding the rent arrangement.
An undisclosed source mentioned that Prince Andrew has expressed interest in acquiring Frogmore Cottage, the former residence of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, while Sarah is considering relocating to Adelaide Cottage. Prince Charles had initially offered Frogmore Cottage to Prince Andrew in early 2023, but the offer was declined.
In a recent incident, King Charles faced heckling during a visit to Lichfield Cathedral due to ongoing scrutiny over his brother’s connections with Epstein. The King was confronted by a man questioning his knowledge about Andrew and Epstein, sparking a brief commotion among the onlookers.
Prince Andrew has made efforts to distance himself from past controversies, relinquishing his titles ahead of the release of Virginia Giuffre’s memoir. Despite denying the allegations against him, Prince Andrew has faced criticism over his long-term occupancy of the Royal Lodge without paying rent.