Fresh controversy has erupted around the long-running Jeffrey Epstein scandal after a royal historian sensationally claimed that a former British prime minister was involved in a threesome with convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell.
The allegation, made by author Andrew Lownie, has added a new and explosive dimension to a case that continues to cast a shadow over British politics, the monarchy, and the country’s political establishment.
Lownie, who wrote the unauthorised biography Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York, made the claim while speaking on the Mail’s Deep Dive Podcast.
During the discussion, he referenced the most recent release of Epstein-related documents by the US Department of Justice, a tranche that reportedly includes millions of pages of emails, records, and witness material connected to the disgraced financier and his associates.
According to Lownie, the latest disclosures suggest that more high-profile names may yet be drawn into the scandal. He said he had heard “a lot of talk about threesomes,” including claims involving Ghislaine Maxwell and a former British prime minister.
When pressed by podcast host Sarah Vine on whether the allegation related to a modern political figure, Lownie replied that it concerned a former prime minister, adding pointedly that it was not Winston Churchill.
He did not provide further details or name the individual, nor did he offer documentary evidence to support the claim.
The comments come amid renewed scrutiny of Epstein’s network following the publication of millions of documents last week.
The files have reignited public debate about the extent of Epstein’s influence and the number of powerful figures who maintained contact with him over the years.
Although many of the names mentioned in the documents are not accused of criminal wrongdoing, the revelations have prompted fresh questions about judgment, accountability, and transparency among political elites.
Adding to the sense of political turmoil, UK police recently searched two properties linked to Lord Peter Mandelson as part of an investigation into alleged intelligence leaks to Epstein.
Mandelson, a senior Labour figure and former cabinet minister, has previously acknowledged knowing Epstein but has denied any wrongdoing.
Documents circulating in the public domain appear to suggest that Mandelson may have shared confidential information with Epstein while serving as Business Secretary, an allegation that has intensified pressure on the government.
The searches were carried out by plain-clothed Metropolitan Police officers at homes in Camden, north London, and Wiltshire.
Witnesses reported officers arriving at Mandelson’s four-storey property near Regent’s Park in the afternoon, with a large box later removed from the premises.
Mandelson’s partner, Reinaldo Avila da Silva, was also seen speaking with officers during the operation.
The fallout has extended to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who is facing renewed calls to resign over his decision to appoint Mandelson as UK ambassador to the United States.
Critics argue that the appointment reflects poor judgment at a time when public trust in political institutions is already fragile.
In response, Starmer issued an apology this week, stating that he had not been aware of what he described as the “depth and darkness” of Mandelson’s relationship with Epstein.
Beyond politics, the Epstein files have also revived scrutiny of Prince Andrew, the former Duke of York.
Lownie suggested on the podcast that “much more” damaging information about Andrew could yet emerge.
Recent document releases include claims that Andrew sent disturbing emails to Epstein and allegations involving sexual encounters at Epstein’s properties.
Andrew has consistently and strongly denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein.
One particularly controversial claim alleges that a woman was trafficked to the UK and had a sexual encounter with Andrew at Royal Lodge before being given a tour of Buckingham Palace.
If substantiated, it would mark the first time an Epstein accuser has claimed a sexual encounter took place on royal property.
The Metropolitan Police have confirmed they are assessing reports relating to a woman allegedly taken to an address in Windsor for sexual purposes in 2010.
As new claims and allegations continue to surface, the Epstein scandal shows little sign of fading.
While many of the assertions remain unproven, their cumulative effect has been to deepen public skepticism and place intense pressure on political leaders to demonstrate accountability. With further document releases expected, observers warn that the coming weeks could bring yet more revelations—and potentially even greater consequences—for Britain’s political and royal institutions.