The Palace's Shadowy Dinner Party

Sarah Kellen, Jeffrey Epstein's former personal assistant, has testified about her dinner with Prince Andrew at Buckingham Palace, her attendance at Princess Beatrice's 18th birthday party, and Ghislaine Maxwell's gift to Fidel Castro.

Kellen's testimony raises questions about her proximity to Andrew and Ferguson, and she describes Maxwell's role in Epstein's abuse.

From Palace to Prison: A Life of Abuse

Kellen, who claims to have been raped and abused by Epstein on a weekly basis, also attended Princess Beatrice's 18th birthday party at Windsor Castle in 2006 , where Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell were present.

Kellen, who was Epstein's assistant for over a decade, starting in 2001, has been described as one of his top recruiters of young girls.

She was named as a potential co-conspirator in Epstein's 2008 plea deal,under which he served just 13 months in prison.

A Disturbing Picture of Epstein's Empire

In her testimony, Kellen painted a disturbing picture of her life, from her childhood as a Jehovah's Witness to being groomed by an 18-year-old at the age of 13.

She also disputed the characterization of her role as Epstein's 'lieutenant',stating that she was more like an 'indentured slave' subjeect to his weekly assaults.

Kellen identified Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson as some of the prominent individuals she had met.

The Unnamed Buyer: Ghislaine Maxwell's Sinister Gift

Kellen confirmed that Epstein was present at Beatrice's party , despite a US arrest warrant having been issued for him two months earlier.

Kellen stated that she never saw Andrew acting inappropriately and that he was not one of the men she named as having sex with her,apart from Epstein.

However, she had harsh words for Maxwell, describing her as instrumental in Epstein's transformation into a monster.

Kellen also revealed that Maxwell gave a book about her late father, media tycoon Robert Maxwell, to Fidel Castro during their meeting in Cuba.

What We Still Don't Know

The identity of the unnamed buyer who received the book remains a mystery.

Kellen's testimony raises more questions than answers about the extent of Prince Andrew's involvement with Epstein and Maxwell.

The Palace's response to Kellen's allegations remains to be seen.