Letter sent to Andrew Windsor summoning him to answer questions over Epstein files in full

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, has been called in front of the US Congress to answer questions over the Epstein files.

The former Duke of York, who has now been formally stripped of the prince title and his HRH style, reportedly received a letter today summoning him in front of the US Congress committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein, his accomplices and enablers.

The letter, from the Democratic members of the House oversight committee, said they think he might have crucial information due to the men’s ‘longstanding and well-documented friendship.’

Robert Garcia, a leading Democratic member of the committee, said: ‘Rich and powerful men have evaded justice for far too long.

‘Now, former Prince Andrew has the opportunity to come clean and provide justice for the survivors.’

Suhas Subramanyam, a Democratic Representative, said: ‘After hearing from Epstein’s victims and public reporting of leaked documents, it is vital that Andrew cooperates with the ongoing investigation.

‘If he is innocent, then he can clear his name. And if not, our investigation will show that, and the victims will receive long overdue justice. The Royal Family’s actions stripping Andrew of his titles show there is more to this story. Ranking Member Garcia and I will not stop pushing for answers and accountability.’

Mr Windsor has always denied any allegations of wrongdoing.

Metro understands that generally, foreign nationals cannot be made to testify when they are not in the US. But if in the US, they could be served a subpoena, a court document which would compel a person to testify.

Sir Keir Starmer commented on the letter sent to Mr Windsor, saying whether he gives evidence to the committee over his relationship with Epstein ‘is a matter for him.’

The Prime Minister said: ‘Well, in the end, it’s a matter for him personally.

‘My view, and this is not about the individual case, more broadly, is that anybody who has relevant information should always be willing to give it to whatever inquiries need that information.

‘But the individual decision is a matter for him.’

Today, Andrew’s older brother, King Charles, formally removed his titles by issuing the Letters Patent.

It comes after the scandal over the former Duke of York’s links with the convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein has lingered on, compounded by the posthumous publication of sex trafficking survivor Virginia Giuffre’s memoir last month.

Giuffre, who died in April at the age of 41, was one of the most prominent accusers of Epstein, and she claimed Andrew had sex with her when she was just 17.

Giuffre has continued to haunt Andrew with her memoir, followed by previously unaired clips from a 2019 BBC Panorama interview released on Tuesday.

In the interview clips, Giuffre told how she first met Andrew, and what instructions Ghislaine allegedly gave her.

Giuffre said: ‘Ghislaine tells me that I have to do for Andrew what I do for Jeffrey, and that made me sick.

‘I just didn’t expect it from royalty. I didn’t expect from someone who people look up to and admire in the royal family.’

But the scandal and his past links with Epstein have now seen the 65-year-old former prince be banished from the forefront of the royal family.

The patent entry, published yesterday, said: ‘THE KING has been pleased by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the Realm dated 3 November 2025 to declare that Andrew Mountbatten Windsor shall no longer be entitled to hold and enjoy the style, title or attribute of ‘Royal Highness’ and the titular dignity of ‘Prince.”

The Duke of York title was removed from the Roll of Peerage last week with immediate effect.

Despite the removal, which was announced last week, the ex-prince remains eighth in line for the throne, and his daughters, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice, will retain their titles.

Mr Windsor has been living at the Royal Lodge in Windsor for the past 22 years rent-free.

The manor has also been the home of Sarah Ferguson since 1996 despite their divorce.

Andrew is now preparing to move to Sandringham, while the former Duchess of York is said to be making her own preparations to move elsewhere.

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