While being mentioned in the Epstein files does not suggest any wrongdoing, the latest revelations and disturbing emails and pictures featuring Andrew have brought a fresh wave of scrutiny to the Royal Family. Lawyers representing a woman, who has alleged that she was sent to the UK for a sexual encounter with Andrew at Royal Lodge in 2010, have urged the King to contact them, as Brad Edwards, from the US firm Edwards Henderson, previously told the BBC his client had spent the night with Andrew after being given a tour of Buckingham Palace.
The woman’s allegations would mark the first time such an encounter with an Epstein survivor has taken place inside a royal residence.
Despite police saying they are assessing the latest information, a PR expert urged Andrew not to give a statement unless he legally had to.
Renae Smith, founder of PR and branding agency The Atticism, told the Express: “I would (and I know this would upset people) NOT recommend [Andrew] to make a statement to law officers unless he was legally required.
“From a personal moral standpoint, I would like him to – but in capacity as a professional advisor, no – I would not recommend this.”
Ms Smith said that the disgraced former prince should steer clear of appearing in public view as it would cause further damage to him and the Royal Family.
She explained: “Andrew should remain completely out of public view. No statements. No appearances. No attempts at narrative correction. Every intervention only compounds the damage.”
Meanwhile, in a statement, Thames Valley Police said: “We are aware of reports about a woman said to have been taken to an address in Windsor in 2010 for sexual purposes.
“We are assessing the information in line with our established procedures. We take any reports of sexual crimes extremely seriously and encourage anyone with information to come forward.
“At this time, these allegations have not been reported to Thames Valley Police by either the lawyer or their client.”
Andrew has not commented on the latest batch of Epstein files and he has always denied any wrongdoing.
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