A previously unseen draft statement reveals a frantic attempt to control the narrative surrounding Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre, orchestrated by Ghislaine Maxwell. The document details a desperate effort to rebut allegations and manage the fallout from a now-infamous photograph.
The statement, penned by Maxwell, directly addresses the photograph depicting Prince Andrew with a teenage Virginia Giuffre. It acknowledges their meeting, stating Andrew visited Giuffre at her home while another individual was present, yet vehemently denies any knowledge of inappropriate activity.
However, an accompanying email exchange reveals Maxwell’s deep concern and directive control. She pressed for the statement’s immediate completion, insisting on specific phrasing – notably, a denial of witnessing any massage involving Prince Andrew at her residence.
Epstein himself weighed in, questioning the circumstances of the meeting and demanding clarity. His message, terse and direct, underscores the high stakes and the urgent need to understand Giuffre’s presence and her relationship with Andrew.
Maxwell justified her actions by citing “salacious claims” made against her, labeling them as outright lies intended for financial gain. She claimed relentless media scrutiny had become unbearable, violating any sense of fairness or justice.
This testimony sharply contrasts with Maxwell’s previous assertions from prison, where she dismissed the photograph as a fabrication. She insisted she had never seen an original, only a photocopy, and expressed absolute certainty of its falsity.
Prince Andrew has also repeatedly questioned the photograph’s authenticity, even while settling a civil sexual assault case with Giuffre – a woman he initially denied knowing. He claimed a lack of recollection and suggested the image could have been manipulated.
His explanation during a 2019 BBC Newsnight interview was particularly striking. Andrew attempted to establish an alibi, claiming he was with his daughter Beatrice at a Pizza Express in Woking, an event he oddly remembered with unusual clarity.
He further asserted he is “not one to hug” or “display affection” publicly, seemingly attempting to distance himself from the intimate nature of the photograph. Yet, his inability to definitively prove the image’s authenticity continues to fuel scrutiny.
The newly revealed documents paint a picture of calculated damage control, revealing a concerted effort to discredit Giuffre and minimize the implications of a photograph that continues to haunt Prince Andrew and Ghislaine Maxwell.
