The Vault: The Epstein Files Former Prince Andrew Accused of Billing Taxpayers for "Massages" During Trade Envoy Tenure (2/25/26)
Feb 25, 2026
A deep dive into fresh claims that a senior royal billed public funds for personal services and lavish travel during trade missions. Whistleblowers and civil servants describe opaque budgets and overlooked expense rules. The conversation links these spending controversies to wider scandals and growing calls for formal investigations.
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Taxpayer-Funded Massages Deepen Credibility Crisis
- Prince Andrew reportedly charged taxpayers for massage services while serving as UK trade envoy, raising credibility concerns given his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Host links these expense claims to broader pattern of secrecy and alleged exchanges with Epstein that undermined Andrew's credibility.
Civil Servant Says Complaint Was Overruled
- A former civil servant said he challenged massage expense claims from Andrew on a Middle East trip but was overruled by senior colleagues.
- Officials later regretted not escalating the issue, describing checks as not intensely scrutinized.
Fragmented Budgets Masked Expense Oversight
- Andrew's travel and entitlements were covered across multiple budgets, making oversight difficult and enabling questionable spending.
- Civil servants described expenses as hard to trace and treated like 'not real money,' limiting accountability.