Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is facing growing pressure from US officials and the family of his prominent accuser Virginia Giuffre to testify in the US about his links to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Speaking to the BBC, Democrat Congressman Ro Khanna emphasized that the Royal Family had not been transparent regarding their knowledge of the situation. He urged King Charles III to direct his brother to travel to the US to answer questions about his conduct. Democrat Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez echoed these sentiments, advocating for increased transparency.
Earlier, King Charles stated that the Royal Family was ready to support police inquiries into these allegations, highlighting his concern regarding Epstein's victimization of vulnerable individuals.
Andrew, who has consistently denied any wrongdoing, reached an out-of-court settlement with Giuffre in 2022 without admitting liability. However, the latest revelations from Epstein's files have intensified scrutiny of his past activities during his official work as a trade envoy.
The Royal Family's response to the public outcry included their willingness to assist the police, but US lawmakers are pressing for more accountability. Khanna underscored that the Royal Family should come forward with what they knew and the actions they plan to take. He suggested that their wealth could be used to compensate Epstein's survivors.
As Epstein-related documents continue to surface, calls for Andrew to testify have grown louder, leading to heightened frustrations due to his inability to be compelled to appear before a US court. The ongoing debate suggests that public pressure may force a reconsideration of the Royal Family's stance on cooperation with law enforcement.
