Epstein Files Reveal Alleged Massage Encounter Between Prince Andrew and Abused Woman

A newly released FBI document claims a Brazilian woman told investigators she exchanged massages with the British royal at Epstein's New York home.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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A newly released FBI document connected to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation has revealed fresh details about an encounter involving Prince Andrew and a woman who says she was abused by the disgraced financier. According to the document, the Brazilian woman told investigators she once exchanged massages with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor during a visit to Epstein's New York home, an encounter she said left her startled when she realized who she was with.

Why it matters

This latest revelation from the Epstein Files adds to the growing body of evidence and allegations surrounding Prince Andrew's connections to the convicted sex offender Epstein. The document provides a firsthand account from a woman who claims she was abused by Epstein, further damaging the royal's reputation and raising more questions about the extent of his involvement with the disgraced financier's criminal activities.

The details

According to the FBI report, the Brazilian woman said Epstein took her to the kitchen of his Manhattan home, where she unexpectedly encountered the British royal. Epstein then suggested she give the prince a massage, which she did while Epstein briefly left the room before returning with a camera. Afterward, the report says Andrew told the woman it was her turn to receive a massage, which he then provided. The document states that 'everyone had clothes on during these massages,' though the woman said she wanted to leave soon after. She told the FBI that Epstein later took her into another room where the alleged abuse occurred.

  • The alleged encounter between the woman and Prince Andrew occurred during one of her visits to Epstein's New York residence, though the specific date is not provided in the document.

The players

Prince Andrew

The Duke of York and a member of the British royal family who has faced growing scrutiny over his connections to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Jeffrey Epstein

The disgraced American financier who was convicted of sex crimes and died in prison in 2019.

Ghislaine Maxwell

A British socialite who was convicted of sex trafficking and other charges related to her involvement with Epstein.

Virginia Giuffre

An American woman who has accused Prince Andrew of sexually abusing her when she was a teenager, allegations the royal has denied.

The Brazilian woman

An unidentified woman who told the FBI that she exchanged massages with Prince Andrew at Epstein's New York home, an encounter she said left her startled.

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What they’re saying

“Epstein told his Prince Andrew that (redacted) was good at massages. Epstein asked (redacted) to massage Prince Andrew's shoulders and back.”

— The Brazilian woman (The Independent)

“Prince Andrew then told (redacted) it was her turn to be massaged. Prince Andrew massaged (redacted) back, shoulders, waist, and hands.”

— The Brazilian woman (The Independent)

What’s next

The latest revelations from the Epstein Files are likely to further intensify scrutiny of Prince Andrew's connections to the disgraced financier. It remains to be seen if the British royal will publicly address these new claims or if any legal actions will be taken as a result of the document's contents.

The takeaway

This latest account from the Epstein Files adds to the growing body of evidence and allegations surrounding Prince Andrew's ties to the convicted sex offender, raising serious questions about the extent of the royal's involvement in Epstein's criminal activities and the abuse of young women. The case highlights the ongoing fallout from the Epstein scandal and the need for continued transparency and accountability.