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This trove of emails is the final nail in the coffin for Prince Andrew’s catastrophic “Newsnight” defense. At Brainx, we believe these documents do more than just embarrass the Royal Family; they expose a calculated deception. The revelation that a trip supposedly made to “cut ties” with a sex offender actually involved a “sensational” celebrity dinner and affectionate follow-ups proves that the Duke of York didn’t just exercise poor judgment—he actively maintained a bond he claimed to despise.

The News: The “Breakup” That Never Was

Freshly released emails from the US Department of Justice have completely dismantled Prince Andrew’s long-standing defense regarding his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

In his infamous 2019 Newsnight interview, Andrew claimed he flew to New York in December 2010 solely to tell Epstein—personally and honourably—that their friendship was over. However, the new documents reveal a starkly different reality: Andrew was not a reluctant visitor, but the “star guest” at a lavish celebrity dinner party.

The “Sensational” Dinner Party

Instead of a somber meeting to end a friendship, Andrew attended a lively gathering at Epstein’s multi-million dollar Manhattan townhouse.

• The Guest List: The dinner included high-profile figures such as director Woody Allen (and his wife Soon-Yi), comedian Chelsea Handler, and TV presenters Katie Couric, George Stephanopoulos, and Charlie Rose.
• The Vibe: Publicist Peggy Siegal, who organized the event, emailed Epstein the next day calling the evening “sensational.”
• Royal Gossip: Far from distancing himself, Andrew reportedly held court, discussing the upcoming wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. He fielded questions about the event, with Siegal noting he joked about his attire. Katie Couric allegedly asked for insider details via his BlackBerry.

The “US Family” Email

The most damning evidence comes from Andrew’s own correspondence after he returned from the trip where he supposedly cut ties.

• The “Lie”: Andrew told the BBC, “I never had any contact with him from that day forward.”
• The Truth: Upon returning, Andrew emailed Epstein: “It was great to spend time with my US family. Looking forward to joining you all again soon.”
• Seasons Greetings: At the end of 2010, Andrew followed up with another warm message: “Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and spectacular entry into 2011.” He even joked in another email about wishing he was still a “pet” in Epstein’s family due to the cold weather in the UK.

Woody Allen & The Leak

The emails also shed light on other guests.

• Woody Allen: Despite playing down his memory of the event in 2023, emails show Allen engaging in friendly banter with Epstein about Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman and thanking him for a new iPhone (“I absolutely love this phone”).
• The Leak: When details of the dinner appeared in the US press, Epstein was furious, emailing Siegal: “Not good for andrew, not good for me.”

Why It Matters

This revelation matters because it proves that the rich and powerful often operate in a reality distortion field where accountability is optional. For the common man, it is a reminder that while Epstein is gone, the network that enabled and normalized him—treating a child sex offender as a “family” member and socialite—remains largely intact. These emails strip away the veneer of royal ignorance, showing that Andrew’s association was not a mistake of the past, but an active, affectionate choice made well after Epstein’s crimes were known.