In a stunning escalation from across the Atlantic, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has publicly urged the disgraced former Prince Andrew to testify before the US Congress about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein—putting rare official pressure on the royal family from the highest levels of UK government.
Speaking to reporters after the latest tranche of Epstein files revealed compromising new photos—including images appearing to show Andrew on all fours over a woman—and correspondence deepening his links to the convicted sex offender, Starmer declared that Epstein’s victims must come first. “Anybody who has got information should be prepared to share that information,” he said firmly, adding that a truly victim-centered approach demands full cooperation “in whatever form” requested.
Andrew, stripped of his royal titles last year and long denying wrongdoing, has resisted similar calls before. Yet with US lawmakers and victims’ advocates intensifying demands for answers, Starmer’s intervention marks a dramatic shift—could this finally force the ex-prince into the witness chair?
In a stunning escalation from across the Atlantic, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has publicly urged the disgraced former Prince Andrew—now Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor—to testify before the US Congress regarding his ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The rare intervention from the highest levels of the UK government places unprecedented official pressure on the royal family amid a fresh wave of revelations in the Epstein files.
Speaking to reporters during a visit to Asia on January 31, 2026, Starmer addressed the fallout from the latest tranche of documents released by the US Department of Justice. The files, exceeding three million pages, include newly surfaced photographs and correspondence that deepen scrutiny of Andrew’s long-standing association with Epstein. Among the most disturbing images are photographs appearing to show Andrew kneeling on all fours over an unidentified, fully clothed woman lying on the ground, with one image capturing him touching her stomach. The context suggests the photos were taken at Epstein’s properties, though details remain limited.
Starmer emphasized a victim-centered approach, stating firmly: “Anybody who has got information should be prepared to share that information.” He added that true cooperation with Epstein’s victims requires readiness to provide answers “in whatever form” is requested, including testimony before US lawmakers. The comments mark a notable shift from earlier, more cautious remarks, reflecting mounting international calls for accountability.
Andrew, stripped of his royal titles and military affiliations in late 2025 by King Charles III amid ongoing Epstein-related controversy, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. He has resisted previous requests to cooperate with investigations, including declining to answer questions in the US-led probe. His infamous 2019 BBC interview—widely criticized as disastrous—further fueled skepticism about his denials.
The latest files have intensified demands from US lawmakers, particularly Democrats on congressional committees investigating Epstein’s network, as well as from attorneys representing survivors like Gloria Allred. They argue that Andrew possesses potentially crucial information about how Epstein operated among the powerful and who else may have been involved. Victims’ advocates have expressed frustration at redactions and the slow pace of full disclosure, but the new material—including emails suggesting continued contact between Epstein and figures linked to Andrew—has reignited calls for his appearance.
Starmer’s statement, delivered shortly after the documents’ release, carries significant weight. As UK prime minister, his public endorsement of congressional testimony represents a dramatic departure from traditional royal family deference. Buckingham Palace has remained silent on the matter, with no immediate response from Andrew or his representatives.
The intervention underscores a broader political reality: Epstein’s legacy continues to cast a long shadow over transatlantic relations and elite circles. With Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous vindication through earlier file releases—including a 2015 email from Ghislaine Maxwell confirming the authenticity of her photograph with Andrew—and Andrew’s recent relocation from Royal Lodge to a modest cottage on the Sandringham estate, the pressure shows no sign of abating.
Could this finally force the former royal into the witness chair? Legal experts note that compelling a UK citizen to testify in the US is complex without extradition or mutual legal assistance treaties, and Andrew is unlikely to appear voluntarily. Yet Starmer’s words signal that tolerance for silence is waning—even within the British establishment.
As more documents emerge and survivors demand answers, the question lingers: how much longer can Andrew resist the growing chorus calling for transparency?
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