Ex-Prince Andrew Congratulated Jeffrey Epstein on ‘New Life Ahead’ After House Arrest, Emails Suggest

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor allegedly seemed thrilled for Jeffrey Epstein after the sex offender was released from house arrest, according to emails seemingly exchanged between the two that were released as part of the Epstein files.

The former Prince Andrew — who was arrested on his 66th birthday in connection to his relationship with the late financier — appeared to communicate with Epstein by email on July 24, 2010, which is three days after his yearlong probation reportedly ended on July 21.

According to the documents, which were released January 30 by the Department of Justice, Epstein emailed two contacts labeled “The Duke” and “ferg.” Though the email addresses have been redacted, the Daily Mail reported that they are in fact the former Duke of York and his ex-wife, Sarah “Fergie” Ferguson.

“I will be in paris starting tomorrow,” Epstein wrote, to which “The Duke” replied: “Congratulations! DS told me you were allowed out from yesterday. How long in Paris for? I am back in London from 16th.” It is unclear who DS is, but the email was signed with the letter A.

“Im totally complete and done will be in paris for a while. then the ranch in new mexico. .. there is so much opportunity here lye had non stop all day meetings and my friends are super flush with cash , and nothing to do,” Epstein wrote back.

“Really, really good news,” Andrew appeared to reply. “If you are in Paris around the 16th I’ll be across to pay homage to your new life ahead!… And as far as things to do I have, with DS, a good brain to make things happen. Even looking at purchases from government of up to £3B each.”

The email, which mentioned government purchases made during a time he served as trade envoy, was signed with the titles “A” and “HRH The Duke of York KG.”

Andrew, who was stripped of his royal titles and honors late last year by his brother King Charles III, was arrested on February 19 on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

While Fergie didn’t seem to reply on that specific email chain to Epstein — who pleaded guilty and was convicted in 2008 of procuring a child for prostitution and of soliciting a prostitute — she appeared to communicate with him shortly after he was released from his 13-month prison stint.

Though Andrew has consistently denied wrongdoing and maintained his innocence regarding his ties to Epstein, he was accused of sharing confidential information with the financier related to his role as a trade envoy. The Thames Valley Police launched an inquiry into Andrew after it was reported that emails suggest the father of two sent Epstein reports from a tour of Southeast Asia he took in 2010.

The 77-year-old king said via a statement issued from Buckingham Palace that “the law must take its course” following Andrew’s arrest.

“In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation,” the statement said in part. “As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all.”