Ghislaine Maxwell has claimed in newly released testimony that Jeffrey Epstein was once set up on a date with Princess Diana, raising fresh questions about the depth of his ties to Britain’s elite.
At a Glance
- Maxwell stated Epstein was introduced to Princess Diana via socialite Rosa Monckton
- The alleged date took place in the 1980s but was not confirmed by Diana
- Maxwell denies personal involvement in arranging royal connections
- She also rejected claims of misconduct by Prince Andrew or Sarah Ferguson
- Statement was part of newly released 2022 DOJ interview transcripts
The Diana Bombshell
In one of the most sensational revelations yet from newly released Justice Department interviews, Ghislaine Maxwell claimed that Jeffrey Epstein may have been “set up on a date” with Princess Diana. According to Maxwell, the introduction was arranged in the 1980s by Rosa Monckton, a mutual acquaintance and prominent UK socialite with deep ties to the royal family.
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The claim, if true, would represent one of the earliest known contacts between Epstein and Britain’s aristocratic circles—though there is no public evidence Diana ever pursued or acknowledged such a meeting. Buckingham Palace has not issued any comment in response to the release of the transcripts.
Royal Connections Denied
Maxwell used the same interview to dismiss speculation about Epstein’s deeper integration into royal circles. She denied any inappropriate conduct by Prince Andrew and maintained that the widely circulated photograph of him with Virginia Giuffre was a fabrication. She also stated she had no direct role in introducing Epstein to other royals, including Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York.
Maxwell’s references to Rosa Monckton are significant, given Monckton’s past ties to Princess Diana. The two vacationed together in Greece and were photographed in multiple social settings prior to Diana’s death in 1997. Legal experts caution that Maxwell’s statements may be designed to sow doubt or confusion amid renewed public scrutiny.
Strategy or Diversion?
The royal angle arrives amid a broader document release by the DOJ under growing pressure from Congress to make Epstein-related materials public. Maxwell’s claims, while headline-grabbing, have not been independently verified and may complicate efforts to maintain focus on prosecutable conduct.
Investigators have not signaled whether they plan to follow up on Maxwell’s assertions regarding Epstein’s alleged proximity to Princess Diana. Critics of the disclosure process argue that such tantalizing claims risk overshadowing concrete avenues for accountability tied to Epstein’s network and operations.
Sources
The Daily Beast
The Guardian
Sky News
