A former assistant of Jeffrey Epstein has made some surprising claims, stating she met Prince Andrew and even sat on Queen Elizabeth II’s throne at Buckingham Palace. This revelation comes from a 2003 book titled *The First 50 Years*, edited by Ghislaine Maxwell, which celebrates the life of Epstein.
The book, which spans 238 pages, provides insights that were given to Congress by Epstein’s real estate. It was publicized by the Republican-led House Oversight Committee after Democrats shared only select pages.
The unnamed assistant recounts her travels with Epstein, who reportedly introduced her to numerous high-profile figures, including celebrities and politicians. She expressed admiration for Epstein, mentioning that he dramatically altered her life when she met him at 22 while working in a hotel restaurant.
According to her account, not only did she interact with the royal family, but she also described her experiences of seeing private quarters in Buckingham Palace and the astounding moment of sitting on the throne.
The section of the book devoted to the assistant includes a rather playful remark about a bikini photo, leaving some ambiguity regarding who actually wrote that note.
She elaborated on various encounters, claiming she met influential people like President Clinton, Donald Trump, and several cultural icons. Her experiences range from flying on a Concorde to events like the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and scuba diving.
Epstein, who had a history of close ties with Prince Andrew, often entertained guests at his lavish NYC residence. A notable event in 2002 had the Duke of York leading a private tour of Buckingham Palace for Kevin Spacey and Maxwell, who is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence.
Images reveal that the gathering indeed took place, showing attendees in the royal setting, though it remains unclear if the assistant was part of that particular trip.
The book also features birthday messages from Trump to Epstein, which the White House has dismissed as “fake news.” There was contention over a memo with a rough sketch that some allege did not include the president’s actual signature, leading to discussions about authenticity.
Trump, in a recent NBC News interview, referred to the situation as a “dead problem,” noting that he had distanced himself from Epstein well before the latter’s legal issues came to light in the mid-2000s.
