A senior member of the U.S. House Oversight Committee has publicly stated the panel intends to call Britain’s Prince Andrew to provide information regarding his association with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
The confirmation came during a televised interview, where the congressman expressed the committee’s “extreme” interest in hearing directly from the royal figure. The move is part of the committee’s broader, ongoing investigation into documents related to Epstein’s network. While an invitation is deemed certain, legal experts note that as a non-U.S. citizen, Prince Andrew could not be compelled to appear via subpoena.
The committee’s interest follows its recent review of newly released records connected to the Epstein case. Officials have reportedly interviewed several individuals who survived Epstein’s abuse, noting a particular connection many shared with Virginia Giuffre, a prominent accuser who died earlier this year. Her posthumously published memoir, which contains serious allegations against the prince, has been cited as intensifying the committee’s resolve to speak with all involved parties.
The congressman also suggested a “political dimension” to the case, alleging efforts to withhold the full release of Epstein-related documents from public view.
This development coincides with a significant personal step taken by Prince Andrew. Just days prior, he announced, in consultation with the monarch, that he would relinquish his formal “Duke of York” title and associated military honors. In a statement, he maintained his denial of all accusations but said the ongoing controversy was a distraction from the royal family’s work.
The dual announcements signal mounting pressure on the prince from both sides of the Atlantic, as official inquiries persist alongside profound personal and institutional consequences.
