He did not admit fault as part of the settlement, and his arrest was not related to her allegations. Andrew has denied wrongdoing and has expressed regret for his friendship with Epstein. Another email from May 2010 refers to an earlier private discussion with Epstein about how to handle "responsibility" for financial matters. Abu Dhabi Banker CorrespondenceAdditional correspondence shows Mountbatten-Windsor sharing sensitive or internal information with an Abu Dhabi-based banker, including details relating to a possible approach to the luxury car maker Aston Martin. $8 Billion Cash‑for‑Oil ProposalA separate email chain from July 2010 shows Mountbatten-Windsor discussing a proposed $8 billion "cash-for-oil" arrangement involving contacts in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Libya.

Source: The Guardian February 20, 2026 04:08 UTC