A woman who says she was abused and trafficked by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has told a U.S. congressional committee that she attended events at royal residences, including a dinner in Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s private apartments at Buckingham Palace.
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Sarah Kellen gave the evidence to the House Oversight Committee as part of its investigation into Epstein, who died in a New York prison in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
Testimony to Congressional Investigation
Transcripts of Kellen’s testimony, released recently, show she described encounters with several prominent figures connected to Epstein during the years she worked for him. She told lawmakers she had been “sexually and psychologically abused” by Epstein for more than a decade.
Claims Involving Royal Residences
During her testimony, Kellen said she attended a dinner in Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s private apartments at Buckingham Palace and was also present at Princess Beatrice’s 18th birthday celebration at Windsor Castle in 2006.
The testimony marks the first known public account from a woman abused and trafficked by Epstein describing her attendance at royal residences.
Kellen was asked whether she had witnessed any inappropriate behaviour by several individuals, including Mountbatten-Windsor. She told the committee she had not.
Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince Andrew, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing linked to his friendship with Epstein. He lost his royal titles following allegations connected to that relationship.
The BBC said Buckingham Palace referred it to a statement issued last October on behalf of the King and Queen. The statement said their thoughts and sympathies remained with victims and survivors of all forms of abuse.
Allegations Against Epstein and Maxwell
Kellen confirmed she had received compensation from Epstein’s estate through a victims’ fund established to provide financial relief to survivors who could support their claims with evidence.
She also told lawmakers she was sexually abused by Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s longtime associate, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking.
Kellen was highly critical of Maxwell, telling the committee she believed Maxwell played a significant role in shaping Epstein’s lifestyle and use of wealth.
The witness also said she was abused by three other associates of Epstein.
Questions Over Past Activities
Kellen told the committee that she may have organised meetings for Sarah Ferguson at Epstein’s office and residence in Palm Beach, Florida, while Epstein was on work release in 2008. At the time, Epstein was serving a sentence for soliciting sex from a minor and was permitted to leave prison during the day for work.
Previously described as an assistant to Epstein, Kellen was identified as a possible co-conspirator during an earlier plea agreement involving the financier. She told lawmakers she only became aware of that designation after it became public and said no law enforcement agency had sought her account at the time.
The BBC reported that it had approached representatives for Mountbatten-Windsor, Princess Beatrice and Maxwell’s legal team for comment. A spokesperson for Sarah Ferguson declined to comment.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 9 June 2026