Ex-Prince Andrew's Brother Breaks Silence On Released Epstein Files, Declaring: 'Remember The Victims'

Following a recent explosive release of more Jeffrey Epstein files, in which former Prince Andrew appears several times, some members of the royal family are no longer keeping silent. 

Prince Edward has spoken out concerning the trove of revelations, publicly standing with the victims of Epstein’s sex trafficking ring. 

Andrew has since been reportedly linked with Epstein following claims from one of his prominent victims, Virginia Giuffre. 

While attending the World Government Summit in Dubai on February 2, the Duke of Edinburgh was asked how he was coping with the steady stream of damaging disclosures. His response made clear where his sympathies lie.

"Well, with the best will in the world, I'm not sure this is the audience that is probably the least bit interested in that," the senior royal told a CNN reporter.

He added, “They all came here to listen to education, solving the future, but no, I think it's all really important always to remember the victims and who are the victims in all this? A lot of victims in this!”

Prince Edward's remarks came just days after more than three million documents tied to Epstein were released, several of which point to close connections with the former Duke and Duchess of York.

As The Blast reported earlier, emails dated September 21, 2011, allegedly show Sarah Ferguson congratulating Epstein on the birth of his child, news she reportedly learned through Andrew.

"Even though you never kept in touch, I still am here with love, friendship, and congratualtions [sic] on your baby boy. Sarah xx," Ferguson allegedly wrote.

Another email dated August 3, 2009, revealed Ferguson showering praises on Epstein for complimenting her in the presence of her daughters. Further proving Ferguson and Andrew’s connection with the late paedophile was a message from Ferguson inviting him to Andrew’s birthday. 

“Beatrice, Eugenie, and I would love to invite you to celebrate the 50 years of Papa/Andrew,” the text read. “It will be on February 26th, 2010, from 7.30 pm for drinks and for 8:30 pm for dinner at St. James's Palace, London.”

However, despite Ferguson’s appeal, Epstein declined the invite days later, responding, “not able.”

Prince Edward is not the only royal reacting to the disclosures. Sources close to Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice say the contents of the emails deeply shook the sisters.

"They are aghast at what they have read," the insider disclosed, according to The Blast. "They are mortified by the emails their mother has sent to Epstein. It is so embarrassing for them."

The source added that King Charles and Prince William were already aware the scandal ran deeper than publicly known, prompting the decision to sever Andrew from royal duties. Looking back now, it was the “appropriate sanction,” Eugenie and Beatrice reportedly believe.

The most recent release is not the first to feature Andrew's name. A batch published two months earlier included emails between Ghislaine Maxwell and a sender identified by the initial "A."

According to The Blast, the sender claimed he was attending Balmoral's summer gathering and asked Maxwell to find him "inappropriate friends." He also disclosed the death of his longtime valet, which left him emotionally distraught.

Maxwell later replied that she had located only "appropriate friends." A separate 2002 exchange appears to further link the sender to Andrew, with Maxwell mentioning she had passed along Andrew's phone number to an acquaintance while discussing travel plans and discreet introductions.

As the scandal continues to unfold and responses emerge from Prince Edward and the York sisters, Prince William is said to be taking a firmer stance.

Despite Andrew being stripped of his titles and forced to vacate Royal Lodge, the Prince of Wales reportedly wants him completely severed from the monarchy.

As The Blast reported, Royal expert Hillary Fordwich claims William is leading the charge, saying "he wants his wayward uncle as far away as possible."

According to Fordwich, William's determination is driven by a desire to prevent future scandals from overshadowing his eventual reign.