U.S. authorities have not made an official approach to the United Kingdom government for permission to speak to Prince Andrew about his contacts with the late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday. Lawyers for Andrew, who met Epstein through his friendship with Maxwell, say he has offered his help three times this year. Asked what the response would be if U.S. officials sought formal access to Prince Andrew, whose official title is the Duke of York, Johnson said: "No such approach has been made. He went on: "Everybody's sympathies are very much with the victims of Jeffrey Epstein, but you wouldn't expect me to comment on matters affecting the Royal Family." WATCH | Jeffrey Epstein friend Ghislaine Maxwell arrested, facing multiple charges:The CBC's Steven D'Souza details the arrest of Ghislaine Maxwell who is accused of procuring young girls for Jeffrey Epstein.

Source: CBC News July 03, 2020 12:11 UTC