Ex-Prince Andrew Begged Epstein for Paris Apartment After Sex Offender's Release

Newly released emails show Andrew repeatedly asked Epstein if he could stay in his homes after the financier was freed from jail.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Newly released Department of Justice files reveal that former Prince Andrew sent gushing emails to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, begging to be allowed to stay in Epstein's homes just weeks after the financier was released from jail in 2009. The emails show Andrew asking to use Epstein's Paris apartment and offering to have someone known as 'S' stay in his New York home. Andrew has long denied wrongdoing related to Epstein, but the emails add to the mounting calls for him to testify before Congress.

Why it matters

The revelations about Andrew's communications with Epstein after the sex offender's release from jail raise further questions about the extent of their relationship and Andrew's judgment. As a senior member of the British royal family, Andrew's actions have significant public interest and impact, especially given the ongoing investigations into his conduct.

The details

According to the DOJ files, on September 6, 2009, just weeks after Epstein was released from jail, Andrew sent him an email saying, "I have to go to Paris this coming weekend 11th to 14th Sept, and I remember that you have an apartment in Paris and was just wondering if I might be able to use it for the weekend?" Epstein replied "of course" and offered Andrew the use of his car and driver. Two months later, Andrew asked to stay in Epstein's "beautiful apartment" in New York. The emails were sent from an account named "The Duke" and signed by either Andrew or the letter "A".

  • On September 6, 2009, Andrew emailed Epstein asking to use his Paris apartment.
  • In November 2009, Andrew asked to stay in Epstein's New York apartment between December 4-6.

The players

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

The former Prince Andrew, Duke of York, who has been stripped of his royal titles due to his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Jeffrey Epstein

An American financier and convicted sex offender who died in jail in 2019.

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What they’re saying

“I have to go to Paris this coming weekend 11th to 14th Sept, and I remember that you have an apartment in Paris and was just wondering if I might be able to use it for the weekend?”

— Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (Department of Justice files)

“of course”

— Jeffrey Epstein (Department of Justice files)

What’s next

Thames Valley Police is investigating two recently filed complaints related to Andrew, including allegations that Epstein sent a woman to the UK to have sex with Andrew at his former residence, the Royal Lodge in Windsor. Additionally, an anti-monarchy campaigner has reported Andrew to police for allegedly forwarding confidential trade files to Epstein.

The takeaway

The newly released emails further tarnish Andrew's reputation and raise serious questions about the extent of his relationship with the convicted sex offender Epstein, even after Epstein's release from jail. The revelations add to the mounting calls for Andrew to testify before Congress about his ties to Epstein.