Epstein emails reveal Andrew's 'trusted money man' Rowland ties
Epstein emails reveal Andrew's 'trusted money man' Rowland ties
New emails show Prince Andrew pushing Epstein to back David Rowland's ventures, while Epstein pauses, highlighting a tangled financial web and Rowland's regulatory troubles.
New emails reveal Prince Andrew's push to involve Jeffrey Epstein in business with David Rowland, describing Epstein as his 'trusted money man' while he was UK trade envoy. The messages suggest Andrew pressed Epstein to back Rowland’s ventures and help open doors for the Rowland interests.
Epstein appears wary in these exchanges, warning about media coverage labeling Rowland a 'shady financier' and hinting he wasn’t keen to engage. The correspondence reveals a transactional tone, with Andrew nudging Epstein toward investments and partnerships linked to Rowland’s circle.
The material also points to regulatory scrutiny around Rowland’s private bank, Banque Havilland, which had its banking licence withdrawn in 2024 by the European Central Bank and has since been contested. One line notes a Nepal trip for Ferguson funded by a loan from the Rowland bank, with 'F' thought to refer to Ferguson. There’s also a reference to Ferguson paying for a first-class flight with a Rowland loan, tied to the Nepal journey dated September 2009.
Jonathan Rowland, son of David and a co-founder of the Rowland ventures, has said he and his father never had contact or correspondence with Epstein, nor met him, attempting to distance the Rowlands from Epstein’s dealings. The broader set of messages suggests how tightly woven financial networks can be, even as individuals face regulatory and reputational pressures.
Taken together, the emails add a layered dimension to questions about money, influence, and public service, underscoring the potential reach of elite networks across royal, business, and political circles.
