New Epstein Files Reveal 'Inappropriate Friends' Email from Balmoral

Wed Dec 24 2025 06:47:09 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

A recently released email shows a correspondent asking Ghislaine Maxwell for 'inappropriate friends' while at Balmoral, amid ongoing investigations linked to Jeffrey Epstein.

Email communications released from the Epstein files include a message from an individual at Balmoral Castle asking Ghislaine Maxwell about 'inappropriate friends.' The correspondence does not imply any wrongdoing and has sparked interest in its context. The documents continue to unfold insights into Prince Andrew's connections with Epstein, though he maintains his innocence.

An email sent from an individual named 'A', stating they are at Balmoral and inquiring about 'inappropriate friends' from Ghislaine Maxwell, is among the newly released Epstein files. The email, dated August 16, 2001, contains the lines: 'I am up here at Balmoral Summer Camp for the Royal Family' and concludes with asking Maxwell if she has 'found me some new inappropriate friends?'

Balmoral Castle serves as a royal residence, and while the email has raised eyebrows, it does not indicate any illicit behavior by the recipient or the sender. The BBC has reached out to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s team for a comment, as the former prince has firmly denied any wrongdoing in the past.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has previously stated that he did not witness or suspect any misconduct that would lead to Epstein's arrest. The correspondence was initiated from the address 'abx17@dial.pipex.com', under the subject 'The Invisible Man', as part of over 11,000 documents released during an investigation into Epstein.

Maxwell responded on the same day, apologizing for not being able to provide 'inappropriate friends' and expressing her inability to find 'appropriate friends'. This email exchange highlights the questionable social interactions surrounding those linked to Epstein.

Previous documents have referenced Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, including allegations in earlier releases that do not themselves constitute wrongdoing. Notably, he has lost his titles amidst the scrutiny of his ties to Epstein.

Alongside these revelations, the US Department of Justice's documents have shown interest in interviewing Prince Andrew regarding his past connections to Epstein, labeling him a potential witness rather than a suspect.

The release of these files comes under a congressional mandate to disclose documents associated with Epstein's case fully. Future findings concerning additional named individuals, including high-profile figures and their connections to the case, will continue to attract public attention.