Former Prince Andrew pictured barefoot in bathrobe with Peter Mandelson, Epstein

A new photo of former Prince Andrew and British diplomat Peter Mandelson spending time with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein has emerged in recent investigation files.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Mandelson are seen barefoot and wearing white bathrobes as they chat with Epstein at a wooden table. The photo, released by the Department of Justice (DOJ), is thought to have been taken in 1999 or 2000 while the men were spending time on Martha’s Vineyard.

Three American flag mugs sat on the table between the three men.

Fox News Digital has reached out to representatives for Andrew and Mandelson for comment. A spokesperson for Buckingham Palace previously told Fox News Digital that they were not responding on Andrew’s behalf because he was no longer a working royal.

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Andrew’s photo with Epstein adds to growing evidence of the former prince’s ties to the millionaire, who died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.

British authorities arrested Andrew in February on suspicion of abuse of public office. He is accused of sharing confidential business information with Jeffrey Epstein. Emails released by the Ministry of Justice as part of the Epstein files show former Prince Andrew sharing official business visit reports with the disgraced financier. In one email, Andrew allegedly sent Epstein the information five minutes after receiving it.

Other police forces across the UK are also carrying out their own investigations. Andrew’s ties to Epstein. The Metropolitan Police is investigating claims that London airports may have been used to facilitate human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

“In addition, the Met is identifying and contacting former and serving officers who may have worked closely with Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor in a bodyguard capacity,” the Metropolitan Police said in a statement previously obtained by Fox News Digital. he said.

Former Prince Andrew’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein have come under scrutiny as the Department of Justice continues to release investigative files. (Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

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Former Prince Andrew, King George III. He was expelled from the Royal Lodge by Charles. (Steve Parsons – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

“They have been asked to carefully consider whether anything they have seen or heard during their time of service is relevant to our ongoing investigations and to share any information that may assist us,” the statement continued.

“Whilst we are aware of extensive media coverage and commentary on this matter, as of today no new allegations of offenses have been made to the Met in relation to sexual (offences) said to have occurred within our jurisdiction. We continue to urge anyone with new or relevant information to come forward. All allegations will be taken seriously and, as with all matters, any information received will be considered and investigated where appropriate.”

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King Charles stripped the former Prince Andrew of all his royal titles in 2025. (Max Mumby)

In 2025, it was revealed that the former Prince Andrew had emailed Epstein on February 28, 2011, more than two months after he told the BBC he had cut off all contact with the disgraced financier.

Months later, Andrew announced he was giving up his royal titles, including Duke of York.

King Charles III quickly stripped Andrew of all his remaining titles, including prince. It was Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. King Charles he also expelled his brother from the Royal Lodge before his arrest.

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