US Congress Calls for Prince Andrew to Testify on Epstein Ties

The US Congress has formally invited former Prince Andrew to appear for questioning regarding his associations with Jeffrey Epstein, as part of an ongoing investigation into the late financier.

Representative Robert Garcia, a Democrat from California and a member of the House Oversight Committee, sent a letter to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on Thursday, requesting his presence.

“The committee is attempting to unveil the identities of Mr. Epstein’s co-conspirators and understand the full scope of his criminal undertakings,” part of the letter states. It continues, “The well-documented allegations against you, along with your long history with Mr. Epstein, suggest you may possess vital information relevant to our investigation. In pursuit of justice for Epstein’s victims, we urge you to participate in an interview before the Committee and cooperate fully with our inquiry.”

Following his removal from all royal duties, Prince Andrew is reportedly considering ignoring the summons because Parliament lacks the authority to compel testimony from foreign nationals.

FOX News Digital has reached out to Buckingham Palace and Congressman Garcia for clarification. A spokesperson for Buckingham Palace previously indicated that they would not comment on Andrew’s situation, given that he is no longer an active member of the royal family.

The letter was signed solely by Democratic lawmakers involved in the bipartisan probe, notably excluding Representative James Comer (R-Ky.), who chairs the House Oversight Committee.

A spokesperson for the Republican majority remarked to The Washington Post, “Instead of aligning with the majority to enforce subpoenas issued to former President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Mr. Garcia is chasing headlines for social media content. His letter does not represent the Committee’s authority.”

Rep. Stephen Lynch, the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, has previously indicated that speaking with Andrew is on the table. “We’re very eager to hear what Prince Andrew has to say regarding this situation,” Lynch mentioned in an appearance on BBC’s “Newsnight.” He added that the committee has already conversed with Epstein’s survivors as part of their investigation.

His committee’s invitation to Andrew comes after he relinquished the remainder of his royal titles. Prince Andrew, who lost his Royal Highness title in 2019, has firmly denied all accusations against him, claiming Virginia Giuffre’s allegations have impacted the royal family’s operations.

Shortly thereafter, King Charles III disclosed his decision to strip Andrew of his titles, leading Buckingham Palace to confirm that he will now be referred to as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The Palace noted, “While he continues to firmly deny the allegations, this action is viewed as necessary.”