Starmer Says Former Prince Andrew Must Testify Before US Congress
London / Washington – British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has publicly urged
former Prince Andrew (Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor) to testify before the U.S. Congress regarding his association with late convicted sex offender Jeffrey
Epstein, intensifying international scrutiny after the release of a fresh
tranche of U.S. Justice Department documents.
Starmer’s comments come amid renewed pressure from U.S. lawmakers investigating
Epstein’s network following the recent disclosure of more than three million Justice Department
pages, including photographs and correspondence that reference Andrew and his interactions with Epstein after the latter’s 2008
conviction.
“At a broad level, anybody with relevant
information should be prepared to share it in whatever form they are asked to do that,” Starmer said, noting that prioritising Epstein’s victims is paramount in calls for
transparency.
What the New Files Show
The Justice Department files released under the Epstein Files Transparency
Act include images that reportedly show Andrew in close proximity to a woman in
Epstein’s properties, and email exchanges suggesting ongoing communication with Epstein well after his
conviction.
The disclosures have reinvigorated congressional demands for direct testimony from
Andrew, whom members of the U.S. House Oversight Committee have said
could provide valuable insights into Epstein’s operations and connections.
Andrew’s Position and Response
Andrew, stripped of his royal titles last year amid public and legal pressure over his
relationship with Epstein, has consistently denied any wrongdoing and
maintains that his meetings with Epstein were limited and innocent. He has not publicly agreed to appear before the congressional committee.
Buckingham Palace has declined to comment on requests for further testimony, reinforcing
that Andrew’s official royal roles and titles were removed due to concerns about his association with
Epstein.
International and Political Context
Starmer’s position reflects a broader diplomatic alignment between the UK and the U.S.
in addressing high-profile issues of abuse and accountability. His remarks follow international
reactions to the Justice Department’s document release, which has also prompted
political fallout abroad and calls for deeper review of the files, including by lawmakers and survivors advocating
for full transparency.
