Fresh disclosures tied to the Jeffrey Epstein case have reignited scrutiny of Prince Andrew, after reports indicated he referenced potential gold and uranium investments in Afghanistan in material sent to Epstein, drawing renewed calls for transparency from survivors and intensifying political reverberations in Washington and London.
According to reporting by BBC News, a document shared by Andrew with Epstein discussed possible investment opportunities involving Afghan natural resources, including gold and uranium. The report did not allege criminal wrongdoing in relation to the investments themselves, but the revelation has amplified concerns about judgment and associations during the period of Andrew's contact with Epstein.
The disclosures arrive amid continuing global fallout from the release of Epstein-related records. Political figures in multiple countries have faced renewed scrutiny, while institutions previously seeking distance from the scandal are once again confronting uncomfortable questions.
Survivor Juliette Bryant publicly urged Buckingham Palace to conduct its own internal review of Andrew's communications. "They need to go through all Prince Andrew's files and emails," Bryant told BBC News. She added, "I just hope they're not just saying this. I would like to see them actually taking action".
Bryant's appeal reflects broader demands from survivors for institutional accountability beyond the scope of U.S. investigations. Advocates argue that voluntary transparency by the Royal Household would demonstrate that "no institution is above scrutiny," particularly as new information continues to emerge.
Andrew, formally styled Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor following the removal of his royal titles in 2025, has consistently denied wrongdoing related to Epstein. The resurfacing of investment-related references nonetheless reopens a chapter that the monarchy has sought to close following Andrew's withdrawal from public duties and prior civil litigation settlements.
The renewed attention coincides with visible efforts by King Charles III to project stability. According to USA Today, Charles appeared publicly alongside Queen Camilla at the Turquoise Mountain's 20th anniversary exhibition at The Garrison Chapel in London and later hosted a reception for caregivers at Windsor Castle. The engagements proceeded without comment on the Epstein matter.
Across the Atlantic, the case continues to carry political weight. The Guardian reported that U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi faced pointed questioning from Democrats during a House Judiciary Committee hearing regarding the handling and release of Epstein-related files. Lawmakers pressed for transparency, underscoring the enduring partisan tension surrounding the case.
