Newly released emails allegedly show that ex‑Prince Andrew celebrated Jeffrey Epstein’s 2010 release from house arrest and even offered to visit him in Paris to “pay homage” to him. King Charles later removed Andrew’s princely titles in October 2025 amid renewed scrutiny of his Epstein ties.
The former Prince Andrew appeared to welcome the late Jeffrey Epstein’s release from house arrest in 2010 following a child prostitution conviction and suggested a visit, according to newly revealed emails.
In an email exchange released on Jan. 30 as part of the U.S. Department of Justice’s ongoing investigation into Epstein, Andrew seemed supportive of his release and offered to meet him in Paris.
“I will be in paris starting tomorrow,” Epstein wrote on July 24, 2010, to two email users identified as “The Duke” and “ferg.”
Although the recipients’ email addresses were redacted, the Daily Mail reported that they were Andrew, 66, and his ex‑wife, Sarah Ferguson. Before losing his princely title in October 2025, Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor was widely known as the Duke of York, while Ferguson was commonly called Fergie. The email was sent just days after Epstein completed a year of house arrest. His sentence ended on July 21, according to The Palm Beach Post, following 13 months in prison for one count of soliciting prostitution and one count of soliciting prostitution from someone under 18, PBS reported.
Replying to Epstein, “The Duke” wrote, “Congratulations! DS told me you were allowed out from yesterday. How long in Paris for? I am back in London from 16th. A”
“Im totally complete and done will be in paris for a while. then the ranch in new mexico… there is so much opportunity here lye had non stop all day meetings and my friends are super flush with cash , and nothing to do,” Epstein responded. “Lets get moving. ie. Leon black is sitting with 20 billion dollars , and hungry for deals,” he added, naming the billionaire businessman.
“The Duke” replied enthusiastically, “Really, really good news. If you are in Paris around the 16th I’ll be across to pay homage to your new life ahead!… And as far as things to do I have, with DS, a good brain to make things happen. Even looking at purchases from government of up to £3B each.”
The email was signed “A” and “HRH The Duke of York KG,” believed to be shorthand for Andrew, His Royal Highness and Knight of the Garter, an honor he received from Queen Elizabeth in 2006.
Andrew’s mention of government purchases came during his tenure as the U.K.’s trade envoy. The Queen’s second son held the role from 2001 to 2011 after retiring from the Royal Navy, and it was this position that led to his historic arrest on Feb. 19.
On his 66th birthday, Andrew was arrested at Sandringham on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Police are investigating claims that he shared confidential information with Epstein while serving as a trade envoy representing Britain’s business interests abroad.
Andrew’s ties to Epstein prompted his step back from royal duties in 2019. He has strongly denied any wrongdoing related to their relationship and was released after spending about 11 hours in custody.
Epstein died in prison in August 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges, and Andrew’s public downfall accelerated after he discussed their relationship in a BBC Newsnight interview that November.
In October 2025, King Charles removed Andrew’s princely titles in an unprecedented move amid renewed scrutiny of his Epstein connections.
Following Andrew’s arrest in February, the King, 77, pledged the palace’s “full and wholehearted support and co‑operation” with the investigation.
