Epstein Victim Claims He Joked About 'Adopting' Prince Andrew

Alleged victim says Duke of York 'fit in so well' during visits to Epstein's mansion.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 1:38am

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One of Jeffrey Epstein's alleged victims has claimed the disgraced financier joked about 'adopting' Prince Andrew 'into our family' during the royal's visits to Epstein's $60 million New York mansion. The victim, who was in Epstein's orbit for over five years, said the Duke of York 'fit in so well' with Epstein and his associates.

Why it matters

This latest allegation adds to the growing controversy surrounding Prince Andrew's ties to the convicted sex offender Epstein. The royal has faced intense scrutiny and criticism over his friendship with Epstein, which has damaged the monarchy's reputation.

The details

According to the victim's account, Epstein would make comments about 'adopting' Prince Andrew into his inner circle during the royal's visits to the financier's lavish New York home. The victim said Andrew 'fit in so well' with Epstein and his associates, raising further questions about the extent of their relationship.

  • The victim claims she was in Epstein's orbit for more than five years.

The players

Jeffrey Epstein

A convicted sex offender and disgraced financier who died in prison in 2019.

Prince Andrew, Duke of York

A member of the British royal family who has faced intense scrutiny over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.

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What they’re saying

“Epstein would make comments about 'adopting' Prince Andrew into his inner circle during the royal's visits to the financier's lavish New York home.”

— Epstein Victim

The takeaway

This latest allegation further tarnishes Prince Andrew's reputation and raises more questions about the extent of his relationship with the convicted sex offender Epstein, which has already caused significant damage to the monarchy.