A forthcoming publication makes startling claims about a weekend gathering at a royal estate two decades ago, alleging staff discovered evidence of a party far from the “straightforward” event previously described.
According to excerpts released ahead of the book’s publication, the event was held to mark the birthday of Ghislaine Maxwell in the year 2000. The location was Sandringham, a private royal residence. The book asserts that after the weekend concluded, staff cleaning the guest bathrooms found condoms, bottles of lubricant, and empty vials of amyl nitrite, a substance often used recreationally.
The weekend’s host was the then-prince, whose social connections to the now-convicted Maxwell and the late financier Jeffrey Epstein have been a persistent source of controversy. Maxwell is currently serving a lengthy prison sentence for crimes related to s– trafficking and conspiracy, while Epstein died in custody in 2019.
The book further delves into the familial dynamics within the royal family during the ensuing scandal. It claims the late monarch’s protective stance toward her son never wavered, even as allegations mounted. She is quoted as having reminded a confidant of their fundamental bond. The narrative also describes how she personally delivered the news to her son that he would be stripped of his official royal duties, a move seen as an attempt to mitigate the personal impact of a public fall from grace.
The subject of the allegations now resides at Sandringham, having been moved there by order of the current monarch. This relocation is widely interpreted as a strategy to remove him from the public spotlight. While the estate is notably luxurious, its status as private property affords the reigning sovereign greater control over access and visibility.
Royal observers note the relationship between the two brothers has been severely strained for many years, with the current monarch reportedly harboring significant frustration over the ongoing controversies. Commentators have contrasted their personalities sharply, describing one as a formerly high-profile social figure and the other as a diligent, sensitive heir who assumed the throne under challenging circumstances. The younger brother is characterized in these accounts as having been intensely favored and indulged during his upbringing, which may have contributed to the divergent paths their lives later took.
The hardcover edition of the book containing these allegations is scheduled for release in the coming months.
