Overview
- The undated photograph, found in the US Department of Justice cache, shows Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Peter Mandelson in bathrobes with Jeffrey Epstein at a wooden table, which ITV reports was likely taken in Martha’s Vineyard around 1999–2000.
- Both Andrew and Mandelson were arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to their dealings with Epstein, were released, remain under investigation, and deny wrongdoing.
- Emails in the DOJ release appear to show Mandelson urging Epstein to seek early release in 2008, and records indicate Mandelson stayed at Epstein’s New York apartment in 2009, with separate emails from his husband thanking Epstein for a £10,000 course payment.
- Documents cited by multiple outlets indicate Andrew’s team sought Epstein’s help regarding Virginia Giuffre’s allegations and show emails from 2010–2018 about potential business discussions, including an invitation for Epstein to dine at Buckingham Palace; Andrew has consistently denied wrongdoing.
- UK government vetting files flagged Mandelson’s ties to Epstein as a reputational risk during his ambassadorial appointment, with ministers later disclosing a £75,000 severance payment after he initially sought a far larger sum.