A forthcoming book makes a startling allegation about a weekend gathering at a royal estate over two decades ago. According to an excerpt, staff at the Sandringham estate reportedly discovered items in guest bathrooms that suggested activities far beyond a simple country retreat. The findings allegedly included condoms, lubricant, and empty vials of amyl nitrite, a stimulant often referred to as “poppers.”
The event is said to have been a birthday celebration for Ghislaine Maxwell in the year 2000, coinciding with a shooting weekend. This claim stands in stark contrast to the host’s past description of the gathering as entirely “straightforward.” At that time, Maxwell and the late financier Jeffrey Epstein were frequent guests in the social circle of the royal in question, even being welcomed to other private royal residences.
Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for crimes related to sex trafficking and conspiracy. Epstein died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal charges.
The book also delves into the familial fallout from the subsequent scandals. It claims that despite the growing controversy, the late monarch’s fundamental view of her son remained unchanged due to their bond. However, when a civil lawsuit was filed against him in 2021, she personally delivered the news that he would be stripped of his royal patronages and military titles.
The Duke has since relocated to a cottage on the Sandringham estate, a move interpreted as a way to remove him from the public spotlight. While the estate is private and luxurious, the relocation is reportedly a source of significant tension within the family. Insiders suggest the current monarch’s relationship with his brother has been severely strained for years, with one commentator describing the King as “furious” and “thoroughly fed up.”
The commentator further contrasted their personalities, describing one as a formerly high-profile “playboy” and the other as a diligent, sensitive “workaholic,” suggesting a lifelong divergence in character. She attributed part of the dynamic to their age gap and the younger brother having been “thoroughly spoiled” with attention during childhood.
The book containing these allegations is scheduled for release in early January.
