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Juliette Bryant, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse, has urged Buckingham Palace to take a more active role in investigating Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s connection to the convicted financier. Speaking from her home in Cape Town, South Africa, Bryant emphasized the importance of the Royal Family thoroughly examining all relevant documents, including emails and files linked to Prince Andrew. While she welcomed the recent statement from King Charles expressing his readiness to support police inquiries into allegations against his brother, Bryant stressed that a mere statement is insufficient without tangible action.
Bryant, who endured abuse by Epstein during the early 2000s, did not meet Prince Andrew and has made no direct accusations against him. Nonetheless, she highlighted the need for transparency and accountability given Andrew’s known friendship with Epstein. “They need to go through all Prince Andrew’s files and emails,” she said, adding that authorities had already reviewed her information concerning Epstein, so it was only fair they do the same regarding Andrew. Bryant also expressed hope that if the Palace and authorities have nothing to hide, they would not hesitate to release pertinent information.
The Palace responded by reiterating the King’s profound concern over the allegations involving Prince Andrew and assured readiness to cooperate with Thames Valley Police if approached. A spokesperson noted, “While the specific claims in question are for Mr Mountbatten-Windsor to address, if we are approached by Thames Valley Police we stand ready to support them as you would expect.” The statement also extended sympathy to victims of abuse, affirming ongoing support for anyone affected.
Amy Wallace, co-author of a memoir by Virginia Giuffre, another Epstein victim, welcomed the Palace’s seemingly stronger stance. She remarked that the new response specifically called out Prince Andrew, rather than offering a general expression of concern. Wallace remarked on BBC Woman’s Hour that “The one thing that’ll make him do it is if King Charles tells him he has to,” suggesting the influence the King could exert on his brother to cooperate fully with investigations.
Bryant recounted first meeting Epstein in 2002 when she was 20 years old and he was 49. She said he abused her repeatedly on his island and New Mexico ranch over the following two years. Describing the experience, she called Epstein a “mastermind criminal and highly manipulative,” and recalled feeling like a “scared mouse around a snake.” She also spoke about Ghislaine Maxwell’s role in her abuse, describing Maxwell as a central figure who was “very well educated and very sure of herself” and who seemed to “run the place.” Bryant strongly believes Maxwell should never be released from prison
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