A former aide to Jeffrey Epstein has made new claims suggesting she once dined with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor at Buckingham Palace and attended Princess Beatrice’s 18th birthday celebrations.
Sarah Kellen, who worked for Epstein for more than a decade from 2001, testified before the US House Oversight Committee last month, describing a deeply troubling and abusive relationship with the convicted sex offender.
She also pushed back against previous portrayals of her role and denied claims she was a key organizer in his inner circle.
During the hearing, Kellen referred to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah, Duchess of York, as “high-profile people” she met through Epstein.
She claimed she attended a dinner in what she described as Andrew’s private apartment at Buckingham Palace, as well as Beatrice’s 18th birthday party.
In previous inquiries and interviews, Andrew has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and said he was unaware of Epstein’s criminal activity at the time of their contact.
He has also disputed claims about his involvement in social events linked to Epstein.
The former royal has previously faced legal and reputational consequences from her association with Epstein, including a civil settlement in the US and ongoing issues raised both in the UK and abroad.
British authorities have also confirmed they are reviewing aspects of historical claims as part of wider assessments.
