A survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse has called on Buckingham Palace to proactively examine files and emails relating to Prince Andrew’s relationship with the late financier, urging the Royal Family to take more concrete steps in uncovering the truth. Juliette Bryant, speaking to the BBC from her home in Cape Town, South Africa, welcomed a recent statement by King Charles in which he said he was “ready to support” police investigations into allegations involving his brother. However, Bryant insisted that verbal expressions of support are not enough, and that authorities and the Palace should actively review all relevant materials to ensure transparency and accountability.
Bryant, 43, emphasized that while she has never met Prince Andrew and has made no allegations against him personally, the Royal Family has a responsibility to assist in the investigation. She told the BBC, “It’s great that they’ve made a statement, finally. But the thing is, are they going to actually act on it?” She added that both she and other victims would be willing to be contacted by the Palace in the interest of fully understanding Epstein’s network and Andrew’s interactions with him.
“They need to go through all Prince Andrew’s files and emails,” she said, pointing out that authorities had previously reviewed all her own information regarding her interactions with Epstein, and that the same scrutiny should be applied to his associates. “I think it’s about time they went through his information, since he was actually Epstein’s friend. I think that they should be releasing information if they have nothing to hide.”
Bryant also provided background on her own experiences with Epstein, recounting abuse that occurred between 2002 and 2004, including time spent on Epstein’s private island and his ranch in New Mexico. She described him as “a mastermind criminal and highly manipulative,” reflecting on how difficult it was to navigate the situation at the time. “I wasn’t able to deal with the situation as many of the other young girls weren’t,” she said.
Bryant also highlighted the role of Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s former girlfriend, describing her as central to the abuse and warning that she should never be released from prison. “She was often there [on the island] but I was very scared of her,” Bryant recalled. “It was almost like she sort of was running the place; she was very well educated and very sure of herself. I was just petrified of her.” Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking and recently declined to answer questions at a US congressional hearing, with her lawyer stating she would only speak if offered clemency.
A Palace spokesperson reiterated the King’s concern and willingness to support law enforcement. The statement read: “His Majesty has made clear, in words and through unprecedented actions, his profound concern at allegations which continue to come to light in respect of Mr Mountbatten-Windsor’s conduct.
While the specific claims in question are for Mr Mountbatten-Windsor to address, if we are approached by Thames Valley Police we stand ready to support them as you would expect. As was previously stated, Their Majesties’ thoughts and sympathies have been, and remain with, the victims of any and all forms of abuse.” The statement underscores the Palace’s formal position, emphasizing readiness to cooperate with authorities while deferring specific allegations to Andrew himself.
Amy Wallace, co-author of a recent Virginia Giuffre memoir, also weighed in on the Palace’s response, describing it as seemingly strengthened. Speaking on BBC Woman’s Hour, Wallace said that the Palace “is calling him out specifically, as opposed to a general expression of concern for the survivors, which they had already done.” Nonetheless, Wallace expressed skepticism that Prince Andrew would voluntarily testify in the United States regarding his links to Epstein. “The one thing that’ll make him do it is if King Charles tells him he has to,” she said, pointing to the crucial role of the monarch in enforcing accountability within the Royal Family.
The call for further investigation comes amid the release of more than three million documents by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) last month, relating to Epstein’s activities. Among the newly released material are photos of Andrew, fully clothed, kneeling on all fours over a woman lying on the ground, as well as documents suggesting that he knowingly shared confidential information with Epstein during his official role as a trade envoy in 2010 and 2011. These files have reignited public scrutiny of Andrew’s relationship with Epstein and increased pressure on both authorities and the Royal Family to ensure a thorough review of evidence.
Bryant’s appeal, combined with the recent DOJ disclosures, highlights broader concerns about transparency and accountability for public figures connected to Epstein. While she does not allege wrongdoing on Andrew’s part directly, her insistence that the Palace actively review his communications and records underscores the ongoing demand from survivors and advocates for comprehensive investigations. The situation reflects broader societal and legal pressures on institutions, including the British monarchy, to act decisively when public figures are implicated in networks of abuse.