Andrew had previously been accused of having sex with a then-17-year-old Virginia Giuffre, nee Virginia Roberts, while she was being trafficked by Epstein. The Wales’ statement came as British authorities confirmed on Monday that they are assessing allegations that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor shared with Jeffrey Epstein confidential reports from his role as the UK’s trade envoy. Sign up to Herald Premium Editor’s Picks, delivered straight to your inbox every Friday. Editor-in-Chief Murray Kirkness picks the week’s best features, interviews and investigations. Sign up for Herald Premium here.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 09, 2026 19:13 UTC