Prince Andrew 'appalled' by Epstein claims
The Duke of York has said he is "appalled" by recent sex abuse claims surrounding his former friend Jeffrey Epstein.
Prince Andrew released a statement after new footage emerged showing him inside the convicted paedophile's Manhattan mansion in 2010.
The video, obtained by MailOnline, was reportedly shot on December 6 2010, around the time Andrew was photographed with disgraced billionaire Epstein in New York's Central Park.
The Duke of York with the Queen last weekend. AAP
It shows the duke looking out from a large door of the mansion waving a woman goodbye after Epstein leaves to get in a chauffeur-driven car.
A Buckingham Palace statement said: "The Duke of York has been appalled by the recent reports of Jeffrey Epstein's alleged crimes.
Jeffrey Epstein. AP
"His Royal Highness deplores the exploitation of any human being and the suggestion he would condone, participate in or encourage any such behaviour is abhorrent."
Andrew has been dogged by accusations of a lack of judgment about his links with Epstein.
The duke quits his role as UK trade envoy in 2011 after fallout from the the Central Park photos.
Buckingham Palace has repeatedly issued strong denials over claims from a woman who said she was forced to have under-age sex with the duke.
The Duke is understood to be with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson in Spain. Getty
The Palace has branded the allegations "false and without any foundation", stating: "Any suggestion of impropriety with under-age minors" by the duke was "categorically untrue".
Epstein, 66, killed himself in his jail cell in New York earlier this month after being charged with sex trafficking.
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