Prince Andrew hosted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein at Royal Lodge just days before the financier’s arrest, it has been reported.
Epstein stayed at the Windsor mansion alongside Ghislaine Maxwell and Harvey Weinstein as part of Andrew’s daughter Beatrice’s masked ball 18th birthday celebrations in 2006, reports the BBC.
The invite was extended two months after a US arrest warrant had been issued for Epstein for the sexual assault of a minor. He was arrested by police in Florida eight days after the event.
In 2019, Andrew told BBC Newsnight he “wasn’t aware” Epstein had an arrest warrant on his head when he was invited to his daughter’s birthday celebrations.
It has previously been reported that the trio had attended the event, but not that Andrew had hosted them prior to the event in his own private home.
The report follows revelations Andrew has paid a “peppercorn rent” on the 30-room property for 20 years amid growing calls for him to be removed from public life altogether.
In recent weeks, Prince Andrew has faced continuing furore over his ties to late paedophile Epstein, and the publication of the posthumous memoirs by his sexual assault accuser Virginia Giuffre. Andrew strenuously denies all accusations.
Key Points
- King Charles heckled over Andrew and Epstein during cathedral visit
- Prince Andrew could face Commons scrutiny over title and peppercorn-rent mansion
- Prince Andrew 'agrees to leave Royal Lodge on condition he gets new home'
- Prince Andrew could face Commons scrutiny over title and peppercorn-rent mansion
- Virginia Giuffre would see Prince Andrew giving up Royal titles ‘as a victory’, says memoir co-author
Watch: King heckled over Prince Andrew as he greets crowds
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All the royal titles Prince Andrew has given up
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Earlier this month, Prince Andrew relinquished all of his royal titles ahead of the publication of Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir.
While he is still a prince, Andrew will no longer use his Duke of York title, but he will still retain his dukedom, which can only be removed by an Act of Parliament.
You can read about all of the royal titles Prince Andrew has given up below...
Anti-monarchists respond to King being heckled
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Graham Smith, chief executive officer of Republic, said: “The royals need to be challenged, and if the politicians won’t do the job and the police won’t investigate then more and more members of the public will be asking the tough questions.
“We want to see broadcasters invite Charles into a studio and ask him the same questions.”
Prince Andrew could face Commons scrutiny over title and peppercorn-rent mansion
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MPs could debate Prince Andrew’s conduct, his 30-room mansion and the possibility of stripping him of his dukedom.
The Government has so far refused to allocate time in the House of Commons for MPs to discuss Andrew’s situation because the royal family wants Parliament to focus on “important issues”.
But the issue could be raised on one of the days when ministers are not in control of the parliamentary timetable.
A Liberal Democrat source indicated to the Sunday Times that the party could be prepared to use one of its opposition days to allow MPs to discuss Andrew’s behaviour.
Editorial: The loss of Prince Andrew’s titles is a turning point for the monarchy
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Andrew 'agrees to leave Royal Lodge on condition he gets new home'
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Prince Andrew has reportedly agreed to leave the Royal Lodge under the condition he can move to Frogmore Cottage.
The prince has been facing mounting pressure to leave the 30 bedroom mansion this week.
According to The Sun, Andrew and his former wife Sarah Ferguson, who also lives at Royal Lodge, have agreed to move out if Andrew can move to Frogmore Cottage, and Sarah can move to Adelaide Cottage, where the Prince and Princess of Wales are due to move out of next month.
A friend of the pair told the paper: “Andy is willing to leave, but these are his demands.
“He is realistic and knows the writing is on the wall and that his time at Royal Lodge is up.
“If he must go then he has asked for Frogmore Cottage.
“Incredibly Sarah has said she wants Adelaide Cottage.”
Who owns Frogmore Cottage?
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Frogmore Cottage is ultimately owned by the Crown Estate, but is used as a private royal residence and is not open to the public. Ownership of Frogmore Cottage is passed from monarch to monarch.
In 2019, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex moved into the property and used it as their official home base while in the UK. It was gifted to them by the late Queen Elizabeth after they married in 2018.
Harry and Meghan carried out renovations on the cottage using £2.4 million of taxpayer’s money, but have since paid it back in full by making a contribution to the Sovereign Grant.
The payment “fully covered the necessary renovation costs of Frogmore Cottage”, which remains “the UK residence of the duke and his family”, Harry’s spokesperson said in 2020.
The couple last spent time at the cottage in 2022, when they came to the UK to attend the late Queen’s platinum jubilee celebrations. They also hosted their daughter Lilibet’s first birthday there.
Prince Andrew could face Commons scrutiny over title and peppercorn-rent mansion
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Nicole Wootton-Cane
MPs could debate Prince Andrew’s conduct, his 30-room mansion and the possibility of stripping him of his dukedom.
The Government has so far refused to allocate time in the House of Commons for MPs to discuss Andrew’s situation because the royal family wants Parliament to focus on “important issues”.
But the issue could be raised on one of the days when ministers are not in control of the parliamentary timetable.
A Liberal Democrat source indicated to the Sunday Times that the party could be prepared to use one of its opposition days to allow MPs to discuss Andrew’s behaviour.
Recap: Andrew 'agrees to leave Royal Lodge on condition he gets new home'
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Prince Andrew has reportedly agreed to leave Royal Lodge under the condition he can move to Frogmore Cottage, the former home of Prince Harry and Meghan, with a separate property for his former wife Sarah Ferguson.
Andrew has been facing mounting pressure to leave the 30-room mansion this week amid the continuing outcry over his links to Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew strenuously denies all accusations against him.
According to The Sun, Andrew and Ms Ferguson, who also lives at Royal Lodge, have agreed to move out if Andrew can move to Frogmore Cottage and Sarah can move to Adelaide Cottage - where the Prince and Princess of Wales are due to move out of next month.
“No one is really sure how it’s going to go down at the Palace yet,” a friend of the pair told the paper.
“Andy is willing to leave, but these are his demands. He is realistic and knows the writing is on the wall and that his time at Royal Lodge is up. If he must go then he has asked for Frogmore Cottage.”
Sarah Ferguson, Prince Andrew’s ex-wife, has reportedly denied the pair have made any demands to move into Frogmore Cottage and Adelaide Cottage.
A source told The Times she said the arrangement is one of the options suggested by Buckingham Palace in the past.
The Independent has contacted Buckingham Palace for comment.
Recap: Prince Andrew should ‘leave public life forever’, says Jenrick
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Comment: Will parliament’s push to strip Prince Andrew’s titles work?
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Virginia Giuffre would see Prince Andrew giving up Royal titles ‘as a victory’, says memoir co-author
Monday 27 October 2025 21:00
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Virginia Giuffre would see Prince Andrew giving up his Royal titles "as a victory", said Amy Wallace, co-author of the Jeffrey Epstein-accuser's memoir.
Ms Wallace called the move a symbolic but important step in holding men accountable in an interview with BBC Newsnight on Monday (20 October).
Watch: Demonstrators protest outside Prince Andrew's Windsor home
Monday 27 October 2025 20:30
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Recap: Andrew’s past ‘catching up with him’ amid controversy over home
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The co-author of Virginia Giuffre’s memoirs says Prince Andrew’s behaviour is “catching up with him” as he is reportedly in discussion about leaving his Royal Lodge home.
The book’s co-author Amy Wallace said Ms Giuffre wanted “wealthy, powerful men to be held to account”.
In an interview with the Associated Press, she said: “What we’re watching is Prince Andrew’s life is being eroded for his past behaviour.
“While he’s not being tried in a court of law, his behaviour’s catching up with him”.
Virginia Giuffre's lawyer says Met could have done more in Andrew investigation
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Virginia Giuffre’s lawyer Sigrid McCawley felt that the Metropolitan Police should have been investigating Andrew over Giuffre’s claims that she was trafficked to him by Jeffrey Epstein and made to have sex with him in London, New York and the Caribbean, allegations that Andrew has always denied.
“The Met could have done more than they did,” Ms McCawley, 53, told The Sunday Times. “I particularly believe in the light of the email that came out [last weekend] that there should be a thorough investigation. I felt like the Met failed her a number of times.”
How could Prince Andrew be formally stripped of his titles?
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Inside Royal Lodge: Prince Andrew’s 30-room mansion
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Prince Andrew is said to be in “advanced talks” over leaving Royal Lodge after it was revealed he had only paid a “peppercorn rent” for 20 years.
You can find out more about the 30-room mansion below...
Watch: King heckled over Prince Andrew as he greets crowds
Monday 27 October 2025 18:13
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King Charles heckled over Andrew and Epstein during cathedral visit
Monday 27 October 2025 18:12
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King Charles has been heckled by a protester asking about Prince Andrew's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, as pressure continues to mount on the royal family over their relationship.
As he shook hands with people during a visit to Lichfield Cathedral in Staffordshire on Monday, Charles was asked whether he had asked police to “cover up” for his brother.
In a video of the incident a protester can be heard shouting: "How long have you known about Andrew and Epstein? Have you asked the police to cover up for Andrew?
"Should MPs be allowed to debate the royals in the House of Commons?"
The King, who was a few feet away, did not respond to the questions and other people could be heard telling the heckler to “go away" and to "shut up".
Watch: Epstein survivor calls on Prince Andrew to give information on 'what he saw' in mansion
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Map shows distance between Royal Lodge and Adelaide Cottage
Monday 27 October 2025 17:30
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This map shows the distance between Royal Lodge, where Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson live now, and Adelaide Cottage, where Ms Ferguson could reportedly move.
Frogmore Cottage, where Prince Andrew could relocate, is located next to Adelaide Cottage.
Timeline of Prince Andrew scandals: From Queen’s favourite to Epstein allegations
Monday 27 October 2025 17:02
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Prince Andrew has come under increasing scrutiny since he was caught up in the Epstein scandal in 2019.
Widely purported to be the late Queen’s favourite child, Andrew has suffered a sharp fall from grace over the last decade.
You can read the full timeline of his scandals below...
Recap: Demonstrators protest outside Prince Andrew’s Royal Lodge home
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Demonstrators gathered outside the gates of Prince Andrew's Royal Lodge to push for a criminal investigation into the former Duke of York and his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Banners read "End Royal secrecy" and "What are you hiding?" as the protestors gathered outside the gate of Prince Andrew's residence in Windsor Great Park, Berkshire on Tuesday (21 October).
Watch: King attends unveiling of Armed Forces LGBT+ memorial
Monday 27 October 2025 16:15
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Comment: Prince Andrew can’t outrun Epstein’s shadow or America’s questions
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All the royal titles Prince Andrew has given up
Monday 27 October 2025 15:34
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Nicole Wootton-Cane
Earlier this month, Prince Andrew relinquished all of his royal titles ahead of the publication of Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir.
While he is still a prince, Andrew will no longer use his Duke of York title, but he will still retain his dukedom, which can only be removed by an Act of Parliament.
You can read about all of the royal titles Prince Andrew has given up below...
Comment: Prince Andrew is in danger of dragging the late Queen’s name down with him
Monday 27 October 2025 15:01
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In pictures: King Charles visits LGBT+ Armed Forces memorial in Staffordshire
Monday 27 October 2025 14:30
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Watch: Prince William 'hopping mad with black sheep Uncle' Andrew, says royal expert Jennie Bond
Monday 27 October 2025 14:02
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Recap: Royals want MPs to focus on ‘important issues’ not Prince Andrew, No 10 says
Monday 27 October 2025 13:34
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MPs will not be given time in the House of Commons to discuss Prince Andrew’s conduct because the royal family wants Parliament to focus on “important issues”, Downing Street said last week.
It comes as sources suggested MPs could raise the issue when ministers are not in control of the parliamentary timetable.
In pictures: King Charles visits Lichfield Cathedral
Monday 27 October 2025 13:15
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Can Prince Andrew be evicted from Royal Lodge?
Monday 27 October 2025 13:01
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Despite mounting pressure on Prince Andrew to leave Royal Lodge, he cannot be forced out due to his existing lease agreement.
Andrew and his family have a 75-year lease of the 30-bedroom Royal Lodge in Windsor, allowing them to live in the property until 2078.
He paid £1m for the lease, and beyond that, rent was set at a “peppercorn” if demanded.
The agreement also contains a clause which states the crown estate would have to pay Andrew around £558,000 if he gave up the lease.
However, speaking to The Sun, a source close to Andrew said he is “willing to leave” if his demands are met.
“He is realistic and knows the writing is on the wall and that his time at Royal Lodge is up,” they said.
Ferguson denies making demands, reports say
Monday 27 October 2025 12:35
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Sarah Ferguson, Prince Andrew’s ex-wife, has reportedly denied the pair have made any demands to move into Frogmore Cottage and Adelaide Cottage.
A source told The Times she said the arrangement is one of the options suggested by Buckingham Palace in the past.
The Independent has contacted Buckingham Palace for comment.