A survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse has called on Buckingham Palace to proactively review and release records relating to Prince Andrew’s past association with the disgraced financier. Juliette Bryant, 43, who says she was abused by Epstein in the early 2000s, told the BBC she welcomed a recent statement from King Charles III expressing readiness to support police as they assess allegations linked to the Duke of York. However, she urged the Royal Household to go further by examining and disclosing any relevant files and emails concerning Andrew’s relationship with Epstein.
Bryant clarified she never met Prince Andrew and has made no allegations against him personally. The Duke has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing connected to Epstein. Epstein died in a US jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. His links to prominent public figures, including Prince Andrew, have drawn years of scrutiny. In 2022, Andrew settled a civil lawsuit in the United States brought by Virginia Giuffre, without admitting liability.
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson has previously said the King expressed “profound concern” over the allegations involving his brother. Bryant said greater transparency would help rebuild trust, adding that authorities had scrutinized her own records and should apply the same standard elsewhere.
