Prince Andrew Faces New Allegations as Second Epstein Survivor Claims Sexual Encounter at Royal Lodge

Prince Andrew is facing renewed legal and public scrutiny following allegations from a second woman who claims she was sent to the United Kingdom by the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for a sexual encounter with the Duke of York. The woman, who was in her 20s at the time and is not British, alleges that the encounter took place in 2010 at Royal Lodge, the Prince's private residence in Windsor. This development marks the first time an Epstein survivor has alleged that a sexual encounter occurred within a royal residence, adding a new dimension to the long-standing controversy surrounding the Duke's former associates.

According to her lawyer, Brad Edwards—who also represented Virginia Giuffre in her high-profile case against the Prince—the woman spent the night at Royal Lodge and was subsequently given a tour of Buckingham Palace the following morning. Edwards has indicated that there were direct communications between his client and Prince Andrew prior to the alleged meeting. The attorney, who currently represents more than 200 Epstein survivors, emphasized that these specific details provide a concrete timeline that his legal team is currently investigating as they consider filing a formal civil lawsuit against the Duke.

These fresh claims emerge over a year after Prince Andrew reached a multi-million pound settlement with Virginia Giuffre in February 2022, a deal estimated to be worth approximately £12 million. Although the settlement did not constitute an admission of guilt, the fallout led to significant consequences for the Prince’s standing within the monarchy. In late 2022, following the intense public backlash, King Charles III and the late Queen Elizabeth II stripped the Duke of York of his military affiliations and royal patronages, effectively removing him from public life. Edwards criticized the royal family's handling of the situation, suggesting that the removal of titles has not provided true justice or accountability for the victims involved.

As the legal team evaluates its next steps, Prince Andrew continues to maintain his innocence, consistently denying any form of sexual misconduct or relationship with the accusers. Buckingham Palace has expressed sympathy for survivors of abuse but has largely refrained from commenting on these specific new allegations, maintaining a distance from the Duke's personal legal battles. The potential for a new civil lawsuit suggests that the Prince’s legal troubles are far from over, as survivors continue to seek accountability through the judicial system despite his withdrawal from official royal duties.