Woman claims Andrew brushed her chest at Epstein mansion when she was 17
The legal crisis surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor reached a fever pitch in mid-March 2026, as fresh allegations surfaced from the massive US Department of Justice document dump.
The claimant, whose identity is being protected, alleges that she was just 17 years old when the former Prince "brushed her chest" during a crowded party at the Upper East Side residence.
The "Meat Market" Testimony
The woman’s account, reportedly shared with FBI investigators and recently leaked as part of the three million pages of "Epstein Files," paints a disturbing picture of the social dynamics at the mansion in the early 2000s.
The Environment: She described the mansion as an "open-access meat market," where young girls were allegedly "displayed" for Epstein’s high-profile guests.
The Interaction: The claimant alleges that during a party, Andrew made "deliberate physical contact" by brushing against her chest while she was serving drinks. She claims the interaction was "dismissive yet predatory," noting that the former royal acted as if she were "an object rather than a person."
The Age Factor: Crucially, the woman states she was 17 at the time—the same age Virginia Giuffre was during her first alleged encounter with Andrew in London in 2001.
A Pattern of "Groping" Allegations
This new claim mirrors the well-documented deposition of Johanna Sjoberg, whose testimony was unsealed in early 2024.
The Puppet Incident: Sjoberg famously alleged that Andrew groped her breast while sitting on a couch in Epstein’s apartment, using a "Spitting Image" puppet of himself as a prop for a "great joke."
The corroboration: The 2026 files reportedly contain further photos of a man appearing to be Andrew "bent over" and "lying across the laps" of multiple women whose faces have been redacted, further challenging his 2019 claim to the BBC that he "did not see anything" untoward at the mansion.
The 2026 Legal Fallout
As of March 15, 2026, the former Prince remains "released under investigation" following his arrest.
Misconduct in Public Office: UK police are investigating whether Andrew used his role as a Trade Envoy to facilitate meetings with Epstein.
New emails from the files show he forwarded "confidential briefs" from trade missions to Epstein as recently as 2010. Trafficking through UK Airports: A broader police task force is now assessing claims that Epstein trafficked women through British airports for encounters at Royal Lodge and other royal residences.
"Let the Law Take Its Course"
The Palace’s response to these specific "meat market" claims has been a continuation of the "total freeze-out" strategy. King Charles III has remained firm in his stance that "the law must take its course," while Prince William is reportedly "nauseated" by the daily drip-feed of tawdry details.
With 82% of the British public now calling for Andrew’s removal from the line of succession, the government is reportedly mulling a "Succession Act" that would officially strip him of his remaining 8th-place position behind Princess Lilibet.
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