A former assistant 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 starting in 2001, gave testimony before the U.S. House Oversight Committee last month in which she described a deeply troubling and abusive relationship with the convicted sex offender.
She also rejected previous portrayals of her role, rejecting claims that she was a key organizer within her inner circle.
During the hearing, Kellen referred to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah, Duchess of York, as “high-profile individuals” he met through Epstein.
He alleged that he attended a dinner at what he described as Andrew’s private apartment at Buckingham Palace, as well as Beatrice’s 18th birthday party.
In previous inquiries and interviews, Andrew repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and said he was not aware of Epstein’s criminal activity at the time of his contact.
He has also disputed claims about his participation in social events linked to Epstein.
The former royal has previously faced legal and reputational consequences for his association with Epstein, including a settlement in a civil case in the United States and ongoing issues raised both in the United Kingdom and abroad.
British authorities have also confirmed that they are reviewing aspects of historical allegations as part of wider assessments.
