A senior member of the U.S. House Oversight Committee has publicly stated the panel intends to summon Britain’s Prince Andrew for questioning as part of its ongoing investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
The confirmation came during a televised interview, where the congressman expressed the committee’s “extreme interest” in hearing directly from the royal regarding his associations and knowledge of the convicted sex offender’s activities. The lawmaker noted the committee has already interviewed several survivors linked to the case, whose testimonies have reportedly strengthened the panel’s resolve to speak with all involved parties.
While an invitation is deemed certain, legal experts point out that the prince, not being a U.S. citizen, cannot be compelled to appear via subpoena, making his participation voluntary.
The development follows the recent posthumous publication of memoirs by a key accuser, which contained new allegations against the prince. The congressman suggested these accounts have deepened the committee’s understanding of the case and intensified its investigative focus.
The announcement aligns with the committee’s latest document release pertaining to Epstein’s network, which included references to Prince Andrew. This disclosure occurred shortly after the prince’s own statement confirming he would relinquish his formal ducal title and associated honors, a move he described as necessary to avoid distracting from the monarchy’s work. In that statement, he reiterated a vigorous denial of all accusations against him.
The congressional inquiry appears to be unfolding against a backdrop of political tensions, with the lawmaker alleging efforts at higher levels of government to restrict public access to files related to the Epstein case.
