Pressure is mounting on former Prince Andrew to give evidence to a U.S. congressional committee investigating convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following comments from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer suggesting that people with relevant information should cooperate with investigators.

Starmer, speaking while traveling at the Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg, avoided directly commenting on Andrew but affirmed the general principle that anyone with relevant knowledge should provide it to those conducting inquiries. He emphasized that this principle has been one he has held for a long time.

Andrew, now styled Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor, has not responded to a request from the U.S. House Oversight Committee for a transcribed interview relating to his “long‑standing friendship” with Epstein. Last month, the Duke was stripped of his royal titles and honours as the royal family sought to distance itself from the extensive controversy surrounding his associations with Epstein.

Committee members, including Representative Robert Garcia of California and Representative Suhas Subramanyam of Virginia, issued a joint statement accusing Andrew of “continuing to hide” from serious questions. The statement declared that the investigation will proceed regardless of his cooperation and pledged to hold accountable “anyone who was involved in these crimes, no matter their wealth, status or political party.”

The development intensifies ongoing scrutiny of the royal family, adding to the challenges facing the monarchy as it navigates public trust and accountability amid unresolved legacy issues.