The dark book shedding light on Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein

Prince Andrew has landed in more hot water. The Duke of York was labeled a “daring lover” and “sex addict” in a new book detailing his romantic life, as well as his friendship with the late Jeffrey Epstein. The book also shed light on the allegations that Epstein arranged for Andrew to sleep with underage girls. The book is titled Sex, Lies and Dirty Money by the World’s Powerful Elite, and author Ian Halperin told Page Six he interviewed a dozen of Andrew’s former flames. “Most women painted Andrew as a perfect gent and said it was consensual,” Halperin stated. “One woman said he was a very daring lover: there were no limits to where he would go in bed . . .” The author linked Andrew’s rumored sex addiction to his competitive relationship with his brother Prince Charles. “One of Andrew’s ex-lovers said he had a sex addiction because he was always second to Prince Charles,” he revealed. “He compared his relationship with his brother to [his nephews] William and Harry. This led to his playboy lifestyle. He wasn’t getting attention; it made him feel special to get these beautiful women in his bed.”

Sinister implications

Virginia Giuffre told Fox News that Epstein forced her to have sex with Prince Andrew in 2001 when she was seventeen. She claimed that Epstein flew her around the world on private jets to service powerful men, and that she had multiple encounters with Andrew in London, New York and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Andrew denied these claims in a 2019 interview with the BBC. “It didn't happen. I can absolutely categorically tell you it never happened,” he asserted. “I have no recollection of ever meeting this lady, none whatsoever.” The Duke of York also denied having any knowledge of Epstein’s pedophilia or sex trafficking. Andrew told the outlet that his friendship with Epstein was limited, and that he would see him once or twice a year “at most.” The Duke of York admitted to staying at one of Epstein’s properties and visiting him at his New York residence in 2010, but he’s since voiced regret for doing so. Giuffre died by suicide in 2025. Her posthumous memoir, released in October 2025, renewed details of the alleged encounters. The 2022 civil case between Giuffre and Andrew was settled without admission of liability.

Damning information

Halperin said that he did not find evidence to suggest Prince Andrew had sex with underage girls, but he believes that Epstein provided women to him on a regular basis. “There is no doubt that Epstein provided girls to Andrew, and that was the reason they were friends,” he stated. “He had an obsession with redheads, and Epstein would have his scouts combing the streets for the most beautiful redheads before they met.” The author went on to speculate that Epstein had damning information about Andrew prior to his death. “Epstein got information on people and he’d use it against them . . . [When he and Prince Andrew last] met in 2011, Andrew was on his hands and knees begging Epstein never to reveal anything about him,” Halperin claimed. “If he had a prince on his knees, imagine the power Epstein had over others.” Halperin’s claims about redheads and the 2011 meeting remain unverified speculation. Later document releases show emails from accounts labeled “The Duke” referencing confidential briefings and itineraries shared with Epstein.

Under investigation

Halperin predicted his book will expedite the investigation into Andrew’s personal life. “I'll say one thing after my book, if Andrew is not finally interrogated by the Feds, we've got a major problem because I'm unleashing a ton of never before revealed stuff,” he told The Sun. “[There's] a plethora of other people connected to Epstein whose roles have never been revealed before now.” The book did not trigger the federal interrogation Halperin anticipated. Andrew was arrested on February 19, 2026, on suspicion of misconduct in public office connected to his time as UK trade envoy. He was released under investigation, and authorities continue to seek witnesses while collaborating with the US Department of Justice on Epstein-related materials.

Royal Title Stripping and Family Fallout

King Charles removed Andrew’s titles, including Duke of York and membership in the Order of the Garter. Andrew is now referred to as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. He has been barred from royal events such as Garter Day. Palace statements have indicated support for ongoing police investigations. These steps mark a formal institutional distance from a family member once positioned near the center of court life.

Virginia Giuffre's Memoir and Legacy

Giuffre’s 2025 memoir expanded on her earlier accounts of the alleged encounters. The book was published after her death and presented her perspective in her own words. Earlier reporting documented a 2022 settlement that concluded the civil proceedings without any admission of wrongdoing by Andrew. The memoir’s release renewed public attention to the timeline of events described by Giuffre and the broader Epstein network.

2026 Epstein Files Releases and New Documents

US authorities released batches of Epstein-related documents in late 2025 and early 2026, totaling more than three million pages across multiple phases. Among the materials were emails associated with accounts labeled “The Duke,” which referenced confidential briefings and travel itineraries. The releases provided documentary context that was unavailable when Halperin’s book appeared in 2020. Analysts noted the files offered additional detail on communications rather than new criminal charges tied directly to the earlier speculation.

Current UK Police Investigation Status

UK investigators continue to examine aspects of Andrew’s conduct during his tenure as trade envoy, including questions around document handling and potential use of official resources. The probe operates in coordination with US authorities reviewing Epstein files. No charges have been filed in connection with the specific claims first raised in Halperin’s interviews. Police have stated they are actively seeking additional witnesses as the inquiry proceeds.