Epstein’s Attorney Claims Prince Andrew Had Private Meeting Days Before Financier’s Death
By U.S. Justice & Investigations Correspondent
Published in a global news outlet, March 2026
Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime attorney Darren Indyke has made a startling disclosure, claiming that Prince Andrew met privately with the convicted sex offender just days before Epstein’s death in August 2019. The revelation, which has sent shockwaves through royal and legal circles, raises fresh questions about the true nature and extent of the relationship between the British royal and Epstein in his final days.
Indyke, who has represented Epstein and his estate for years, made the statement during a closed legal proceeding that has now become public. According to Indyke, the meeting took place in New York and was relatively brief. He described it as a “private conversation” but declined to provide specific details about the content, citing attorney-client privilege and ongoing sensitivities. However, the timing — only days before Epstein was found dead in his Manhattan jail cell — has fueled intense speculation and renewed scrutiny of Prince Andrew’s long-denied involvement in Epstein’s world.
Prince Andrew has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. He has stated publicly that he had not spoken to Epstein for many years before the financier’s arrest and that he cut all ties after an incident at Mar-a-Lago in the early 2000s. Buckingham Palace has maintained that the prince cooperated fully with authorities and that the matter is closed. In 2022, Andrew settled a civil lawsuit brought by Virginia Giuffre for a reported £12 million without admitting liability and was stripped of his royal titles and military affiliations amid public backlash.
The latest claim from Indyke adds a new and suspicious layer to an already complex narrative. Epstein died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex-trafficking charges. Ghislaine Maxwell, his longtime associate, was convicted in 2021 and is serving a 20-year sentence. The estate has paid hundreds of millions in victim settlements, but many survivors and advocates argue that the full network of enablers has never been fully exposed.
Legal experts note that a single private meeting, even close to Epstein’s death, does not automatically imply criminal involvement. However, the timing raises uncomfortable questions about what was discussed and whether Andrew was attempting to distance himself, seek information, or address potential fallout as Epstein’s legal troubles intensified. Indyke’s decision to disclose the meeting — even without full details — has surprised some observers, given his long-standing role as Epstein’s defender.
The disclosure comes amid ongoing releases of Epstein documents under the 2026 Transparency Act. While millions of pages have been disclosed, significant portions remain sealed or heavily redacted. The latest revelation is expected to intensify calls for complete transparency and further investigation into Epstein’s final days and his connections to powerful figures.
For survivors, Indyke’s statement is both validating and frustrating. Many have long argued that the full scope of Epstein’s elite network has never been properly examined. The mention of a meeting with Prince Andrew so close to Epstein’s death reinforces their belief that key pieces of the puzzle remain hidden.
Whether this new information will lead to fresh legal action, additional document releases, or simply deepen public cynicism remains uncertain. What is already evident is that the Epstein scandal continues to unravel in disturbing ways, with each new revelation forcing a reassessment of how deeply the connections between Epstein and the powerful truly ran.
The central question now is: what really happened in that final meeting between Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein, and how much of the truth is still being buried?
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