U.S. lawmakers are escalating pressure on Andrew Mountbatten Windsor to testify before Congress over his long-scrutinized ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The calls intensified after King Charles removed Andrew’s royal title and evicted him from his Windsor residence, deepening public fallout from years of controversy. Members of the House Oversight Committee now insist the disgraced royal reveal what he knows, echoing growing demands for accountability following renewed sympathy for Epstein’s victims.
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Royal Titles Stripped After Outrage
King Charles’ decision to revoke Andrew’s title of prince and remove him from his mansion inside Windsor Castle followed mounting anger over his conduct and association with Epstein. The palace confirmed that the move was necessary, despite Andrew’s consistent denials of any wrongdoing. The fallout marks one of the most severe royal disciplinary actions in recent history, reflecting the monarchy’s struggle to protect its image amid scandal.
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Congress Demands Testimony
In the United States, lawmakers investigating the government’s handling of the Epstein case have renewed their demand that Andrew testify. At least four Democratic members of the House Oversight Committee have urged him to appear before Congress. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi said, “Come clean, come before the U.S. Congress, voluntarily testify, don’t wait for a subpoena, come and testify and tell us what you know. Not just to give justice to the survivors but to prevent this from ever happening again.”
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Remote Appearance Option Offered
Congressman Suhas Subramanyam suggested a compromise to ensure Andrew’s cooperation, proposing that he testify remotely with legal representation in a private session. Lawmakers argue that such an appearance could advance transparency and help answer unresolved questions surrounding Epstein’s network. Buckingham Palace has not yet issued a response to these requests for testimony.
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U.K. Minister Urges Cooperation
Pressure is not limited to the U.S. British trade minister Chris Bryant echoed the demand on Friday, telling the BBC that Andrew should travel to America to face questions about his links to Epstein. The public call adds a political dimension to the controversy, as British officials face scrutiny over whether the royal family is shielding Andrew from legal accountability.
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Police Watchdog Reopens Inquiry
The Independent Office for Police Conduct, the watchdog overseeing law enforcement in England and Wales, confirmed Saturday that it had reached out to the Metropolitan Police following media reports about Andrew. The agency said it wanted to “understand if there are any matters that would meet the criteria for a referral to us.” The move suggests renewed attention to whether any potential misconduct warrants further investigation.
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Police Stand by 2016 Decision
In response, the Metropolitan Police reiterated that it had reviewed allegations in 2016 but decided not to pursue a full criminal investigation. Officials stated that “other jurisdictions and organisations” were better positioned to handle the specific claims tied to Epstein’s network. That decision, however, continues to draw criticism from victims’ advocates who argue that the inquiry into Andrew’s role remains incomplete.