A newly released trove of documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein has triggered a wave of scrutiny across Britain's political, cultural and entertainment circles, after U.S. House Oversight Committee members received a database naming more than 30 prominent British figures. The cache, submitted by the Epstein estate, contains roughly 23,000 records-an extensive collection of correspondence, diary references, media clippings and scheduling notes that collectively offer a broad, if opaque, portrait of Epstein's far-reaching social orbit.
The disclosure has drawn intense attention because the list includes some of the United Kingdom's most recognizable names-Sir David Beckham, Naomi Campbell, Adele, Stephen Hawking, and multiple former prime ministers. But committee members stressed that appearance in the files does not imply misconduct, noting that names show up in unrelated contexts ranging from press monitoring to routine event listings.
The most frequently referenced British figure is Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, whose name appears 173 times, according to the documents. His repeated presence sharply exceeds that of any other U.K. individual, though many entries appear to involve administrative material or publicly known events. Andrew has long denied accusations tied to his association with Epstein and has said he regrets his past friendship with him.
Other royals, entertainers and public figures also appear, though often in ways disconnected from Epstein's criminal activity. Sarah Ferguson is referenced nine times, Queen Camilla nine times, and Lady Diana 14 times. Scientific figures appear as well, including Stephen Hawking, whose 17 mentions are tied to contextual references rather than personal connections.
The documents catalog a wide spectrum of British society. Among the political class: Tony Blair appears 22 times, David Cameron 19 times, Gordon Brown 16 times and Nigel Farage 18 times. Cultural icons are also listed, including Sir Mick Jagger (nine mentions), Sir Elton John (eight), Colin Firth (10) and Adele (eight). None of the entries suggest wrongdoing, and several individuals have publicly denied any knowledge of Epstein's criminal conduct.
Naomi Campbell, mentioned 10 times, has stated she met Epstein through wider social circles and said she had "no knowledge" of his offences. Similar distancing statements have been issued by others named in the files, reflecting widespread concern over being associated with the disgraced financier in any capacity.
The release underscores the extraordinary range of individuals who appeared-however tangentially-in Epstein's meticulous documentation. Epstein's network had been under scrutiny since his first arrest in Palm Beach in 2005, followed by a controversial 2008 plea deal that resulted in 13 months in a work-release programme. The latest records deepen public understanding of the breadth of people Epstein tracked or interacted with, even as they provide little clarity about the nature of many of those references.
