A senior member of the U.S. House Oversight Committee has publicly stated the panel intends to call upon Britain’s Prince Andrew 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 from the prince regarding his associations and knowledge of the late financier’s activities. The lawmaker indicated that a formal invitation for the royal to appear before Congress is forthcoming.
However, legal experts note significant jurisdictional hurdles. As a foreign national, the prince cannot be compelled by a congressional subpoena to testify, making any appearance a voluntary matter.
The committee’s interest follows its recent review of documents related to Epstein’s estate, in which the prince is named. This development coincides with the posthumous publication of a memoir by Virginia Giuffre, a prominent accuser of Epstein who died earlier this year. The book contains serious allegations against the royal, which he has consistently and vigorously denied.
In her memoir, Giuffre detailed her account of interactions within Epstein’s circle, claims that have reportedly strengthened the resolve of investigators. The congressional member noted that testimonies from several survivors of Epstein’s trafficking network, all of whom were connected to Giuffre, have deeply affected committee members and heightened their determination to question all involved parties.
The congressman also suggested a political element to the investigation, alleging efforts to obstruct the full public release of files related to the Epstein case.
This renewed scrutiny comes amid significant personal concessions from the prince. Just last week, he announced, in consultation with the monarch, that he would relinquish his formal ducal title and associated military honors. In a statement, he cited a desire to prevent the ongoing controversy from distracting from the public work of the royal family, while reiterating his denial of all accusations against him.
The potential congressional summons marks the latest chapter in a long-running saga that has entangled high-profile figures and continues to prompt official inquiries on both sides of the Atlantic.
