Prince Andrew is reportedly avoiding travel to the United States over fears of arrest, legal action, or being subpoenaed as the FBI faces renewed pressure to investigate Jeffrey Epstein‘s network.
The Duke of York, 64, has rarely left the UK in recent years, with insiders claiming his legal concerns are keeping him grounded.
Newly uncovered emails between Andrew and Epstein have raised fresh questions about their relationship, revealing that Andrew remained in contact with the disgraced financier longer than he previously admitted.
The discovery has sparked growing calls for a criminal investigation into Epstein‘s high-profile connections, including the prince.
A source detailed that Andrew is terrified of what could happen if he steps foot in the US.
“He fears he could be arrested, sued in civil court, or subpoenaed,” the insider told The Sun.
Once a frequent traveler nicknamed “Air Miles Andy,” he has barely left the UK of late, making just one known overseas trip to Bahrain, a country where he has trusted allies.
His self-imposed travel ban has reportedly extended to skipping golf trips to Spain and other vacations abroad, further underscoring his concerns.
Pressure mounts from US officials and Epstein’s victims
With Epstein’s case continuing to cast a shadow over high-profile figures, Kash Patel, a former FBI official under President Trump, has vowed to uncover all individuals linked to Epstein‘s crimes.
Meanwhile, Spencer Kuvin, an attorney representing Epstein‘s victims, has urged the UK government to cooperate and hand Andrew over for questioning.
“The British monarchy should be embarrassed. He should be completely cut off from royal life,” Kuvin stated.
Prince Andrew has long denied any wrongdoing, including allegations from Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual misconduct when she was 17.
While the 2020 FBI request to question him stalled in 2024, new evidence has once again put Andrew in the spotlight.
A February 2011 email from Andrew to Epstein has surfaced, showing that Andrew remained in contact with him two months after claiming to have cut ties.
Even more damning, the message-sent on the same day a photo surfaced of Andrew with Giuffre.
“Keep in close touch and we’ll play some more soon,” the message read.
This directly contradicts his public statements that he had ended his friendship with Epstein in December 2010.