01/06/2026
Epstein Victim Accuses Palace of Protecting Ex-Prince Andrew Over Leaked Confidential Information for Years Six years ago, the palace knew Andrew wasn’t just a problem: he could face a criminal investigation. And they sat on it," Jess Michaels told 'The Telegraph'Buckingham Palace was reportedly given evidence in 2020 of ex-Prince Andrew sharing confidential government information while he was a trade envoy
The BBC reported that the Lord Chamberlain was given 30,000 emails with information about Andrew's sharing of the protected information
Alleged Epstein victim Jess Michaels told The Telegraph, "This is what institutions do. They protect powerful men and leave the people they harmed to carry it"Buckingham Palace was given evidence in 2020 of the former Prince Andrew sharing confidential information while he was a government trade envoy, according to reports.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, as King Charles' brother is now known after having his royal titles stripped last year, was arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The BBC reported over the weekend that six years ago, the Lord Chamberlain, the most senior officer in the royal household, was given 30,000 emails with information about Andrew's sharing of the protected information. The emails were taken from a personal business contact of Andrew's, per the outlet. Asked about the emails, Buckingham Palace told the BBC, "Since there is an ongoing police enquiry concerning Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor, it is not possible to provide any comment on these matters."Jess Michaels, a former dancer who was allegedly sexually assaulted by Jeffrey Epstein in 1991 when she was 22, spoke out about the palace's inaction.
"Six years ago, the palace knew Andrew wasn't just a problem: he could face a criminal investigation. And they sat on it," Michaels told The Telegraph. "Virginia Giuttre was telling the truth, and she didn't live to see them admit it. That breaks my heart, and it should break everyone's."
"This is what institutions do. They protect powerful men and leave the people they harmed to carry it," she added.