The Royal family's reputation has come under intense scrutiny due to its handling of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, with US congressmen calling for accountability. Representative Suhas Subramanyam, a Democrat, expressed hope that King Charles would 'do the right thing' by ensuring his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, faces consequences for his association with the convicted paedophile. King Charles has voiced 'profound concern' over the allegations and promised cooperation with Thames Valley Police investigating claims of an Epstein victim being sent to Royal Lodge for sex with Andrew in 2010. Furthermore, Representative Melanie Stansbury highlighted Epstein as a 'national security risk' to the UK, demanding an investigation into anyone who shared information with him, referencing figures like Peter Mandelson.

The scandal extends beyond Prince Andrew to other royal figures, notably Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York. Reports indicate she is facing significant financial difficulties and reputational damage due to her long-standing friendship with Epstein. Allegedly seeking a bailout, Fergie has claimed 'I need money' after work opportunities diminished. Historian Andrew Lownie's biography, 'Entitled: The Rise And Fall Of The House Of York,' suggests Epstein may have bankrolled Sarah for over a decade, with estimates ranging from £15,000 (which she admitted to receiving) to hundreds of thousands of dollars, or even up to £2 million. Her extravagant spending habits, including millions on holidays, home renovations, staff, designer clothes, and security, consistently led to financial shortfalls. Examples of her lavish lifestyle include a £3,000 champagne party for movers, a £6,000 monthly rent for Kingsbourne, £32,000 in staff wages, and substantial spending on luxury goods and wine, all while she reportedly remained in denial about her escalating debts, which exceeded $5 million by November 1995. Emails reveal her continued contact with Epstein even after his conviction, with her expressing gratitude and even inviting him to Andrew's 50th birthday party. However, their relationship soured when Sarah publicly condemned him as a paedophile, leading to Epstein threatening to sue her for defamation, a threat that terrified her into a grovelling apology letter.

The web of connections also implicates political figures, most notably Peter Mandelson, the former Labour minister. Documents suggest he was 'entranced' upon his first meeting with Epstein at Lynn Forester de Rothschild's lavish holiday home in Martha's Vineyard, possibly introduced by Ghislaine Maxwell around 1999 or 2000. Investigations into Mandelson's ties have been extended to cover his time in government from 1999 to 2010, amid accusations of passing market-sensitive information to Epstein. Emails show Epstein covering Mandelson's travel bills as early as 2003 and discussions indicating a familiarity between the two. Ironically, a quote prepared by Mandelson's firm to downplay his acquaintance with Epstein was sent to the paedophile for approval. Furthermore, planned meetings between Mandelson and Epstein, including one that required court permission for Epstein to leave house arrest, were revealed, even though Mandelson later claimed the meeting didn't occur.

The scandal also touches the financial world, with former Barclays boss Jes Staley's name appearing as a trustee of Jeffrey Epstein’s 2014 estate documents, a detail that contradicts his court testimony. Staley had previously denied accepting the role, stating he 'turned it down' and 'refused to be a trustee' early in his tenure at Blue Mountain, implying he was not a close personal friend. However, his signature, dated November 26, 2014, appears on the 23-page trust agreement, which outlined bequests and loan waivers and entitled trustees to an annual salary of $250,000. Staley's signature also appears on an amendment dated May 2015, although his signing date is September 29, 2015. While the 2014 trust was later revoked, the discrepancy raises serious questions about the accuracy of his evidence given in March 2025 during an attempt to overturn a lifetime ban over his Epstein ties. Staley, who has consistently maintained a 'close professional relationship' rather than a friendship, also faces serious allegations of sexual misconduct cited in the Epstein files, which he denies.