LONDON, United Kingdom — A second woman has come forward saying she was allegedly sent to the United Kingdom by disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein in 2010 for a sexual encounter with Prince Andrew, according to her lawyer.
The claim was made public on Sunday by the woman’s lawyer, Brad Edwards, a Florida‑based attorney who has represented more than 200 survivors of Epstein’s abuse.
Edwards told the BBC that the woman, who was in her 20s at the time, alleges the encounter took place at Royal Lodge, the former residence of Prince Andrew in Windsor.
The accuser also claims that after spending the night at Royal Lodge, she was given a tour of Buckingham Palace and served tea, though the palace has not confirmed any such visit.
Buckingham Palace typically records palace tours but has not verified the woman’s claim without identifying her, the BBC reported.
If true, the allegation would be the first of its kind to assert that a sexual encounter occurred at a royal residence.
Edwards says the woman communicated with Prince Andrew before the alleged encounter, though details of those communications have not been made public. Edwards is reportedly considering filing a civil lawsuit on the woman’s behalf.
Context: Epstein and Prince Andrew
Prince Andrew, Duke of York, has long faced scrutiny over his relationship with Epstein, who died by suicide in a U.S. jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges.
Epstein was convicted in 2008 of soliciting sex from a minor, serving a reduced sentence in Florida.
The new allegation echoes earlier claims made by Virginia Giuffre, who accused Epstein of trafficking her to have sex with Prince Andrew when she was 17.
Giuffre settled a civil lawsuit against the prince in 2022 for an estimated £12 million; he denied the allegations but agreed to the settlement, which did not include an admission of liability.
In 2025, King Charles removed Andrew’s royal titles and he was required to vacate Royal Lodge amid the ongoing fallout from the Epstein scandal, though he continues to deny any wrongdoing.
Palace Response and Legal Considerations
Buckingham Palace has been approached for comment on the new allegation but has made no public statement confirming the claims or the purported palace tour.
Lawyers for the accuser and Prince Andrew’s representatives have not released detailed written statements.
The emerging claim comes amid broader scrutiny of Epstein’s network and recently released documents related to the U.S. Justice Department’s investigation, which include evidence of communications between Epstein and high‑profile figures.
The credibility and legal weight of the new allegation will depend on corroboration of key details, including travel records, communications, and potential eyewitness or documentary evidence, none of which have yet been independently verified. As with all such claims, it remains an allegation until proven in a court of law.
