Sarah Kellen, Jeffrey Epstein's former personal assistant, testified before the U.S. House Oversight Committee that Prince Andrew invited her to his private homes. These claims surface as Thames Valley Police investigate the royal for potential sex trafficking and misconduct.

Royal Lodge and Buckingham Palace invitations trigger police scrutiny

During a closed-door hearing before the U.S. House Oversight Committee, Sarah Kellen testified that Prince Andrew personally extended invitations for her to visit him at either Buckingham Palace or Royal Lodge in Windsor. according to the report, these revelations are particularly timely as Thames Valley Police are currently investigating Prince Andrew for suspected sex trafficking and misconduct in a public office.

The testimony positions Sarah Kellen as a potentially pivotal witness in the police investigation. While Prince Andrew has previously attempted to distance himself from the inner workings of Jeffrey Epstein's network, the claim that he invited a key member of that network to his most private residences suggests a level of intimacy and trust that contradicts his public narrative.

Sarah Kellen's claim of being an 'indentured slave' to Jeffrey Epstein

Sarah Kellen, now 46, used her congressional testimony to aggressively push back against the image of her as Jeffrey Epstein's lieutenant. As the report states, Kellen described herself as a "literal indentured slave" who possessed no real power or authority within the organization, claiming that Ghislaine Maxwell frequently referred to her as a "minion."

Kellen testified that she was a prime target for manipulation when she entered Jeffrey Epstein's circle at age 21, having been married since 17 and possessing few professional prospects. By framing herself as a victim of psychological and sexual abuse rather than an accomplice, Kellen is attempting to rewrite her role in the recruitment of young women for the late financier.

The 2010 friendship cutoff and the DOJ's contradictory emails

The timeline of Prince Andrew's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein remains a central point of contention. Prince Andrew has long maintained that his friendship with the financier ended in 2010, yet emails released by the U.S. Department of Justice in January indicate that contact continued well beyond that date. This discrepancy played a major role in the royal's subsequent loss of titles and his eviction from Royal Lodge in December.

The period during which Sarah Kellen worked for Jeffrey Epstein coincided with the most intense phase of the royal's association with the sex offender. The continued contact revealed by the U.S. Department of Justice suggests a pattern of deception regarding the duration and nature of the relationship,which now intersects with Kellen's claims of personal invitations to royal properties.

The 'Lolita Express' flights and Sarah Ferguson's financial patronage

Sarah Kellen confirmed that she traveled to the United Kingdom in 2002 aboard the "Lolita Express," Jeffrey Epstein's private jet. This specific trip followed a journey to Africa that included former President Bill Clinton and actor Kevin Spacey, the latter of whom was photographed at Buckingham Palace alongside Ghislaine Maxwell in 2020.

Beyond her dealings with Prince Andrew, Kellen's testimony touched upon Sarah Ferguson, the ex-wife of Prince Andrew. According to the report, Sarah Ferguson is said to have regularly accepted financial patronage from Jeffrey Epstein, with Kellen stating she was the one who could have arranged the necessary flights for Ferguson.

What specifics did Kellen omit regarding her dealings with Prince Andrew?

Despite the gravity of the invitations to Buckingham Palace, Sarah Kellen did not provide fine details regarding the nature of her interactions with Prince Andrew during her testimony. It remains unclear what specific conversations took place during these visits or whether other individuals were present, leaving a significant gap in the public record.

Furthermore, the report relies primarily on Kellen's self-reported account of her status as a victim; it is not yet clear if the U.S. House Oversight Committee or Thames Valley Police have independently verified her claims of being an "indentured slave" or if they view her as a cooperative witness or a suspect in her own right.