Prince Andrew photo with Virginia Roberts and Ghislaine Maxwell – when was it taken?
THIS is the photograph of Prince Andrew and Virginia Roberts that she claims proves he met her on the night she alleges they had sex.
Here is what is known about the image that has rocked the Royal Family to the core.
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When was the Prince Andrew photo with Virginia Roberts and Ghislaine Maxwell taken?
The photograph shows Prince Andrew with Virginia Giuffre, formerly known as Virginia Roberts.
It was taken in March 2001.
It was shot inside what is said to be the house of British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell in Kinnerton Street, Belgravia, London, who is featured in the photograph.
Mrs Giuffre says she met the Prince that night and they both dined, danced and drank in Tramp nightclub in London before having sex.
Who took the photograph?
Mrs Giuffre has described how the photograph – first published in 2011 – was taken by billionaire paedophile Jeffrey Epstein at the home of society hostess Ms Maxwell, his former girlfriend.
Since Epstein’s death in August 2019, sources close to Andrew have started to spread extraordinary claims that the photograph is doctored.
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What did Prince Andrew say about the photograph with Virginia Roberts?
Asked whether the photograph of him with Ms Roberts is real in the Newsnight Interview back in November 2019, he said: "Oh it's definitely me, I mean that's a picture of me, it's not a picture of...
“I don't believe it's a picture of me in London because... when I go out in London, I wear a suit and a tie."
He added: "I am not one to, as it were, hug and public displays of affection are not something that I do.
“So that's the best explanation I can give you and I'm afraid to say that I don't believe that photograph was taken in the way that has been suggested."
The Prince also cast doubt on the image, by calling it a “photograph of a photograph of a photograph”.
On the allegation he met 17-year-old Virginia Roberts in 2001 and they ate, drank, went to Tramp Nightclub and later had sex he said: "It didn't happen."
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When is Jeffrey Epstein Netflix documentary?
Netflix is set to tell the story of the crooked businessman and his life of debauchery and is live on the streaming app from May 27.
The series, Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, runs for four episodes entitled Hunting Grounds, Follow The Money, The Island and Finding Their Voice.
The hour-long episodes are available to watch all in one go and have been given a 15 rating.
on their See What's Next account that the show "exposes a horrifying story of relentless manipulation and sex trafficking".
It added: "Epstein’s survivors serve as the series’ pre-eminent voices, providing powerful testimonials about their experiences, and inspiration in their resilience."