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Newly released Epstein emails have shed fresh light on Prince Andrew’s financial connections, revealing his close ties with businessman David Rowland, whom he described as his “trusted money man,” despite warnings about Rowland’s controversial reputation.
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The latest batch of Jeffrey Epstein-related emails has revealed new details about Prince Andrew’s relationship with British financier David Rowland, raising further questions about the Duke of York’s financial dealings and associations.
In the emails released by the US Department of Justice, Prince Andrew is seen referring to Rowland as his “trusted money man” while encouraging Epstein to consider investing in ventures linked to Rowland and his son, Jonathan. At the time, Andrew was serving as the UK’s trade envoy, and the emails suggest he was promoting the Rowlands’ financial projects to wealthy contacts.
However, Epstein appeared hesitant to engage with Rowland, after being warned by an associate that the UK press had labelled the Conservative Party donor a “shady financier.” The phrase had been used in Parliament, making it legally safe for journalists to repeat.
The emails also suggest that Rowland’s private bank, Banque Havilland, may have lent money to Andrew’s former wife, Sarah Ferguson, with correspondence expressing frustration over her spending habits. Media reports have previously alleged that Andrew also received financial support from the bank, though no direct evidence of this was found in the latest files.
David Rowland and his son had close ties with Andrew, accompanying him on official trade trips to China and former Soviet states and attending royal events. Their bank, Banque Havilland, later lost its banking licence in 2024, although an appeal is ongoing.
Jonathan Rowland has denied that he or his father used their relationship with Andrew for business gain or that they had any contact with Epstein. Prince Andrew has also consistently denied wrongdoing and rejected claims that he exploited his royal status for personal financial benefit.
The revelations add to ongoing scrutiny of Prince Andrew’s finances and associations, particularly his long-standing links to wealthy financiers and controversial figures.
