Prince Andrew reportedly met a second woman through Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender. The woman allegedly had contact with Andrew in London in August 2010 after being introduced via email. This revelation follows Prince Andrew’s decision to step back from his title as Duke of York, aiming to distance himself from the controversy surrounding his association with Epstein and one of his accusers, Virginia Giuffre.
The unnamed woman, described as a victim of Epstein’s long-term abuse and trafficking, suffered significant harm according to her legal representatives. Correspondence between Epstein and Andrew mentioned the woman, with Epstein suggesting a meeting and sharing her contact details. While it remains unconfirmed whether the woman met Prince Andrew or was victimized by him, her legal team confirmed her identity from the email exchange.
Royal author Nigel Cawthorne believes Prince Andrew was hesitant to relinquish his royal title and transition to a commoner status. Cawthorne suggests that recent revelations have prompted Andrew to make a belated attempt to distance himself from past statements, questioning his future status within the royal family. Additionally, Prince Andrew canceled a planned birthday celebration for his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson amidst the ongoing scandal, with Ferguson also opting to forego using her Duchess of York title.
