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Survivor calls for Royal Family to examine Andrew's records
A woman who endured abuse by Jeffrey Epstein has pressed Buckingham Palace to actively review Prince Andrew's correspondence and documents linked to the disgraced financier.
Bryant's appeal
Juliette Bryant, 43, told the BBC from her home in Cape Town that King Charles's recent pledge to assist police investigating allegations against his brother was a positive step-but insufficient.
"It's good they've finally spoken out," she said. "But will they follow through?"
"I hope they're not just making empty promises. I want to see real action."
Juliette Bryant
Bryant, who never met Andrew and has not accused him directly, urged authorities to "go through all of Prince Andrew's files and emails." She noted that her own communications with Epstein were thoroughly scrutinized by investigators.
Palace response
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson reiterated the King's "profound concern" over the allegations surrounding Andrew, emphasizing that the monarchy would cooperate with Thames Valley Police if requested.
The statement added that the Royal Family's sympathies "remain with the victims of any abuse."
Broader reaction
Amy Wallace, co-author of Virginia Giuffre's memoir, praised the Palace's more direct language toward Andrew but questioned whether he would ever testify in the U.S. about his ties to Epstein.
"The only way he'll comply is if King Charles orders him to."
Amy Wallace
Newly released documents
The U.S. Department of Justice disclosed over three million files related to Epstein last month, including images of Andrew kneeling over a woman during a 2010 gathering. Other records suggest he shared confidential trade envoy details with Epstein.
Bryant's account
Bryant recounted meeting Epstein, then 49, at a Cape Town restaurant in 2002 when she was 20. She described repeated abuse at his private island and New Mexico ranch between 2002 and 2004, calling him a "mastermind criminal" who manipulated victims.
She also accused Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein's former partner now serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, of orchestrating the abuse. Maxwell declined to testify at a U.S. congressional hearing this week unless granted clemency.
"She ran the place. I was terrified of her."
Juliette Bryant
