Fri Nov 07 03:20:47 UTC 2025: U.S. Lawmakers Request Testimony from Prince Andrew Amid New Scrutiny of Epstein’s Ranch

WASHINGTON – Just a day after King Charles III formally stripped Prince Andrew of his royal titles, a group of U.S. lawmakers have requested the disgraced royal to sit for an interview regarding his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Sixteen Democratic members of Congress penned a letter to Andrew, now addressed as “Mr. Mountbatten Windsor,” seeking his cooperation with the House of Representatives oversight committee’s investigation into Epstein’s network.

The lawmakers assert that Andrew’s “longstanding friendship” with Epstein suggests he may possess information crucial to identifying co-conspirators and understanding the extent of Epstein’s criminal activities. The letter specifically references allegations made by Virginia Roberts Giuffre, who received a multimillion-pound settlement from Andrew in 2022 after accusing him of sexual abuse, which he denies. The lawmakers also note Giuffre’s stated fear of retaliation should she come forward.

In a separate development, Epstein’s secluded “Zorro Ranch” in New Mexico is also facing renewed scrutiny. State legislators are proposing a “truth commission” to investigate potential crimes against young girls that may have occurred on the property. State Representatives Andrea Romero and Marianna Anaya argue that a full accounting is needed to understand what authorities knew and how crimes were either unreported or reported, with the goal of preventing similar situations in the future. Romero and Anaya presented the proposal to the House of Representatives’ Courts, Corrections and Justice Interim Committee on Thursday.

While U.S. Congress lacks the power to compel testimony from foreign nationals, the letter is a significant development, further compounding the recent actions taken by King Charles to distance the royal family from Andrew.

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