Prince Andrew’s Role in Epstein Settlement offer
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Prince Andrew offered to help facilitate a $60,000 payment from Jeffrey Epstein to a former staff member following media scrutiny of their continued association, according to documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice on January 30, 2026. The offer came in February 2011, after reports surfaced regarding the ongoing relationship.
Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre
The payment was intended for Shukri Walker, a former assistant to Epstein, who was reportedly becoming “troublesome” after media coverage of her connection to Epstein and Prince Andrew. The documents detail a series of emails between Prince Andrew, Epstein, and others discussing the potential settlement.
Virginia Giuffre, a central figure in the allegations against Epstein, accused Prince Andrew of sexual assault. Prince Andrew has consistently denied these allegations. The U.S. Department of Justice released court filings detailing the email exchanges as part of a civil lawsuit brought by Giuffre against Epstein’s estate.
the $60,000 Payment Proposal
The initial proposal for the $60,000 payment originated with epstein, who suggested it to Prince Andrew as a way to address Walker’s concerns. Prince Andrew responded by offering to “facilitate” the payment. The emails indicate a concern that Walker might speak to the media and further damage Prince Andrew’s reputation.
According to the released documents, Epstein wrote to Prince Andrew on february 10, 2011, stating, “Shukri is getting very upset and I am worried she will go to the press. I think $60k would solve the problem.” prince Andrew replied on February 12, 2011, offering to “help facilitate” the payment.
Legal and Royal Implications
The release of these documents reignited scrutiny of Prince Andrew’s relationship with Epstein and the allegations of sexual abuse. Prince Andrew stepped down from royal duties in November 2019 following a disastrous television interview regarding his association with Epstein.
Buckingham Palace has not issued a direct comment on the newly released documents as of January 31, 2026. However, a royal source, speaking on background to the BBC, stated that the palace is “aware of the developments” and is “monitoring the situation closely.” The case number associated with the civil lawsuit is 23-cv-05868-LTS.
- Jeffrey Epstein: Financier convicted of sex offenses.
- Virginia Giuffre: Accuser in the Epstein case.
- Shukri Walker: Former assistant to Jeffrey Epstein.
- U.S.Department of Justice: Agency that released the documents.https://www.justice.gov/
- Buckingham Palace: Official residence of the British monarch. https://www.royal.uk/
