Buckingham Palace was reportedly given evidence that ex-Prince Andrew was sharing confidential government information while he was a trade envoy six years ago.
According to a BBC report published Saturday, in 2020, 30,000 emails with information about Andrew sharing protected information were given to the Lord Chamberlain — the most senior officer in the royal household.
The emails had been taken from a personal business contact of Andrew, the outlet reported.
Andrew, 66, was arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office for allegedly forwarding confidential trade documents to the late Jeffrey Epstein. He has denied all accusations against him.
One of Epstein’s victims, Jess Michaels, spoke to the Telegraph and accused Buckingham Palace of protecting Andrew.
“Six years ago, the Palace knew Andrew wasn’t just a problem; he could face a criminal investigation. And they sat on it,” Michaels said.
Michaels — a former dancer who was sexually assaulted by Epstein in 1991 when she was 22 years old — also defended the late Virgina Giuffre. Giuffre, who accused Epstein and Andrew of sexual abuse when she was underage, died by suicide in April 2025.
“Protecting him meant doubting her. Virginia Roberts Giuffre was telling the truth, and she didn’t live to see them admit it,” Michaels said. “That breaks my heart and it should break everyone’s.”
“This is what institutions do. They protect powerful men and leave the people they harmed to carry it.”
Buckingham Palace did issue a statement from King Charles about Andrew’s arrest in February shortly after the news broke.
“I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office,” Charles, 77, said.
“What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities,” he continued. “In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation.”
