A senior member of the U.S. House Oversight Committee has publicly stated the panel’s intention to summon Britain’s Prince Andrew for questioning as part of its ongoing investigation into the activities of the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
The announcement confirms a significant escalation in the long-running international scandal, directly linking the royal to the congressional probe. While the committee plans to issue an invitation, legal experts note that compelling his attendance could prove challenging, as the prince is not a U.S. citizen and resides abroad.
The committee’s interest is reportedly fueled by recent testimonies from individuals connected to the case, as well as posthumously published allegations. A memoir released earlier this year by one of Epstein’s most prominent accusers contained new claims about the prince, which investigators have cited as strengthening their resolve to hear from all involved parties.
The development follows the recent publication of a batch of documents by the committee related to Epstein’s network. The release of these records has become a point of political contention, with accusations that efforts are being made to limit public access to the full scope of the files.
For Prince Andrew, the congressional summons marks the latest in a series of profound setbacks. Just last week, he announced he would relinquish his formal military affiliations and royal patronages and cease using his Duke of York title, a decision he stated was made in consultation with the monarch to avoid distraction from the royal family’s work. He has consistently denied any wrongdoing.
The committee’s move underscores the enduring and far-reaching consequences of the Epstein scandal, now reaching into the highest levels of British society and prompting a formal investigative demand from American lawmakers.
