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The National
08-07-2025
- Politics
- The National
FBI closes probe into Prince Andrew's Jeffrey Epstein links
The Duke of York is reportedly planning on ending his self-imposed travel ban and returning to being 'Air Miles Andy' following the news that the FBI is ending their investigation into his ties with the convicted paedophile Epstein. Investigators have concluded that no charges will be brought against Prince Andrew or any other high-profile associate of the disgraced financier. The decision, which comes after years of speculation and mounting political pressure, follows an internal review ordered by the Trump-appointed leadership of the US Department of Justice (DoJ) and the FBI. READ MORE: Former Tory cabinet minister Norman Tebbit dies aged 94 The move comes just weeks after Elon Musk named Donald Trump as being identified in the infamous Epstein files. Andrew was accused of sexual abuse by Virginia Giuffre, who said Epstein trafficked her to the prince when she was 17. The prince, who has denied all claims against him, reached an out-of-court settlement with her in 2022. Epstein died in a New York prison cell in 2019 as he awaited trial on sex trafficking charges. (Image: Handout ., REUTERS) His death was more than a decade after his conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor, for which he was registered as a sex offender. According to a two-page DoJ and FBI memo, investigators found no 'incriminating list' of clients and 'no credible evidence' that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals. A friend of the Duke said that with the FBI formally ending their investigation into his ties with Epstein, he plans on ending his self-imposed travel ban. They told The Sun: 'He has been abroad once since the scandal erupted. But without the FBI investigation hanging over his head he will feel it's safe to travel. 'He has always been very nervous about going abroad and felt he'd always be looking over his shoulder as he could be subject to civil action or at worst, being arrested. They added: 'What's he supposed to do with the rest of his life? He hasn't been convicted of any crime and can't sit around doing nothing at Royal Lodge forever.' Prince Andrew was dubbed Air Miles Andy amid criticism of his globe-trotting and use of helicopters and planes at taxpayers' expense. He racked up huge bills while working as a royal and UK trade envoy.
Scottish Sun
07-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
‘Air Miles Andy' free to end travel ban after FBI closes probe into Prince's links with paedo tycoon Jeffrey Epstein
The Duke will feel it's safe to travel again without the FBI investigation hanging over his head CLEARED FOR TAKE-OFF 'Air Miles Andy' free to end travel ban after FBI closes probe into Prince's links with paedo tycoon Jeffrey Epstein PRINCE Andrew can end his self-imposed travel ban and return to being 'Air Miles Andy' after a leaked memo revealed the FBI is closing its investigation into his Jeffrey Epstein links. The terrified Duke, 65, has hunkered down at Royal Lodge in Windsor for six years fearing arrest if he left the UK. Advertisement 3 Prince Andrew can end his self-imposed travel ban and return to being 'Air Miles Andy' Credit: The Mega Agency 3 A leaked memo revealed the FBI is closing its investigation into Andrew's Jeffrey Epstein links Credit: Jae Donnelly 3 Andrew with Virginia Roberts and Ghislaine Maxwell at her townhouse in London Credit: AFP A friend said: 'He has been abroad once since the scandal erupted. But without the FBI investigation hanging over his head he will feel it's safe to travel. 'He has always been very nervous about going abroad and felt he'd always be looking over his shoulder as he could be subject to civil action or at worst, being arrested. 'Hopefully with this out of the way it means he can at least leave the country. Advertisement 'What's he supposed to do with the rest of his life? He hasn't been convicted of any crime and can't sit around doing nothing at Royal Lodge forever.' The Duke was dubbed Air Miles Andy amid criticism of his globe-trotting and use of helicopters and planes at taxpayers' expense. He racked up huge bills while a working royal and UK trade envoy. But his only recent trip abroad was on a private jet to Bahrain in 2022. Advertisement Earlier this year The Sun revealed he was flogging access to former business contacts around the globe in a commercial deal with Dutch-based firm Startupbootcamp. Under the agreement, Andy gets cash for passing on links he gained through defunct global scheme Pitch@Palace, mainly in East Asia. Virginia Giuffre's lawyer sobs with 'disbelief' at Andrew accuser's death Arrest fears meant he has been unable to meet his contacts. Andrew had said he would be prepared to speak to the FBI and 'willing to help any appropriate law enforcement agency' after convicted paedophile Epstein died in 2019. Advertisement Six months later US prosecutors said he had 'provided zero co-operation'. The Sun then revealed the Department of Justice applied to the Home Office to speak to Andrew via a mutual legal assistance request used only in criminal investigations. Their investigation was paused last year. Andrew has always denied claims by Virginia Giuffre that he abused her when she was 17. Advertisement Without accepting any wrongdoing, in 2022 he paid her £12million with the late Queen's help. Ms Giuffre was found dead at her Australia farm in April aged 41.
The Irish Sun
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Air Miles Andy' free to end travel ban after FBI closes probe into Prince's links with paedo tycoon Jeffrey Epstein
PRINCE Andrew can end his self-imposed travel ban and return to being 'Air Miles Andy' after a leaked memo revealed the FBI is closing its investigation into his Jeffrey Epstein links. The terrified Duke, 65, has hunkered down at Royal Lodge in Windsor for six years fearing arrest if he left the UK. Advertisement 3 Prince Andrew can end his self-imposed travel ban and return to being 'Air Miles Andy' Credit: The Mega Agency 3 A leaked memo revealed the FBI is closing its investigation into Andrew's Jeffrey Epstein links Credit: Jae Donnelly 3 Andrew with Virginia Roberts and Ghislaine Maxwell at her townhouse in London Credit: AFP A friend said: 'He has been abroad once since the scandal erupted. But without the 'He has always been very nervous about going abroad and felt he'd always be looking over his shoulder as he could be subject to civil action or at worst, being arrested. 'Hopefully with this out of the way it means he can at least leave the country. Advertisement Read More on Royals 'What's he supposed to do with the rest of his life? He hasn't been convicted of any crime and can't sit around doing nothing at Royal Lodge forever.' But his only recent trip abroad was on a private jet to Advertisement Most read in Royals Exclusive Exclusive Earlier this year The Sun revealed Under the agreement, Virginia Giuffre's lawyer sobs with 'disbelief' at Andrew accuser's death Arrest fears meant he has been unable to meet his contacts. Advertisement Six months later US prosecutors said he had 'provided zero co-operation'. The Sun then revealed the Their investigation was paused last year. Advertisement Without accepting any wrongdoing, in 2022 he paid her £12million with the late Queen's help.
