Email Reveals Prince Andrew’s Alleged Consensual Sex with Virginia Giuffre, Epstein’s Concerns

A 2015 email exchange between Jeffrey Epstein and a New York Times journalist reveals Epstein’s acknowledgement of a sexual relationship between Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre, then known as Virginia Roberts, and his concern about the reputational damage the allegations were causing. The email, recently published by the U.S. Department of Justice, suggests Epstein believed the relationship was consensual.

Details of the Email Exchange

In the January 2015 email, Landon Thomas Jr. Advised Epstein to distance himself from Prince Andrew, stating, “It’s Andrew (not Clinton or the others) who keeps the story alive.” Thomas continued, “I think the main issue is to separate you from Andrew. He had consensual sex with VR (Virginia Roberts). And VR worked for you. The rest is just media noise. You have moved on!”

Epstein responded, acknowledging his “reputation took a hit” due to the accusations made by Giuffre in Florida. He claimed to have “never been alone in the house,” asserted that “no girl has ever complained,” and dismissed the idea of soliciting minors as “crazy.” He mentioned employees providing massages and performing administrative tasks.

Previous Allegations and Settlement

Giuffre had previously alleged in a Florida court in December 2014 that Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell had provided her to Prince Andrew for sexual encounters on at least three occasions in 2001, when she was 17 years old. Prince Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing, even stating he does not remember meeting Giuffre. However, he reached a financial settlement of $12 million with Giuffre in 2022 to resolve a sexual assault complaint she had filed.

Buckingham Palace’s Response

Two weeks before the email exchange, Buckingham Palace issued a statement “categorically denying any form of sexual contact or relationship” between Prince Andrew and Virginia Roberts.

Renewed Scrutiny

The release of this uncensored email, part of a larger publication of three million documents by the U.S. Department of Justice, could reignite legal and political pressure on Prince Andrew. He has already lost his royal title and been removed from his residence in Windsor. He could potentially face investigation for alleged acts related to sex trafficking, sexual exploitation, or prostitution, depending on what he knew and what can be proven. The Epstein files also contain discussions of confidential information related to Andrew’s role as a special envoy for trade in the United Kingdom.

Virginia Giuffre’s Advocacy

Virginia Giuffre, who died on April 25, 2025, was a prominent advocate for survivors of sex trafficking and a key accuser of Jeffrey Epstein. She founded Victims Refuse Silence (later renamed Speak Out, Act, Reclaim – SOAR) to support other survivors of abuse. Virginia Giuffre – Wikipedia

What we learned from Virginia Giuffre’s memoir – BBC

What did Virginia Giuffre allege about her interaction… – factually.co

Virginia Giuffre’s book breaks the silence — and spares no one : NPR