Convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell made explosive claims in recently released Department of Justice transcripts, alleging that Jeffrey Epstein was potentially set up on a date with Princess Diana through mutual connections in London’s high society circles.
In audio recordings released by the Department of Justice on August 22, 2025, Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, detailed her belief that Epstein traveled to London for a meeting with Diana. The 63-year-old socialite suggested the encounter may have been arranged by Rosa Monckton, whom she identified as Princess Diana’s best friend and the wife of prominent journalist Dominic Lawson.
Maxwell told Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche during a two-day interview that Epstein attended a major event in the United Kingdom without her presence. She indicated uncertainty about whether Epstein sat with Diana or had previously met her, but believed the meeting was organized by Monckton. Maxwell expressed hesitation about characterizing the nature of the potential encounter, stating she did not want to speak negatively about Diana.
The convicted accomplice explained that before she met Epstein, he had lived in London during the 1980s and maintained connections with high society figures, including Monckton and her husband. Maxwell’s timeline appeared confused, as she suggested the alleged meeting occurred in the early 2000s, which would have been impossible given that Princess Diana died in a car crash in Paris on August 31, 1997.
Beyond the Diana allegations, Maxwell made additional claims about British royalty’s connections to Epstein. She denied introducing Epstein to Prince Andrew or Sarah Ferguson, calling such assertions false. Maxwell suggested that Ferguson initiated contact with Epstein, possibly in the Bahamas, before Andrew met the financier at either Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard.
Maxwell expressed annoyance about being excluded from early meetings between Andrew and Epstein, describing feeling disrespected. “I think Sarah is the one that pushed that,” she indicated, suggesting Ferguson was attempting to pursue Epstein romantically.
The transcripts revealed Maxwell’s perspective on Andrew’s later visits to New York, where she claimed Epstein instructed her to organize arrangements. She described developing a close friendship with Andrew during these visits, characterizing their relationship as much stronger than it had been in London.
Maxwell vehemently defended Andrew against allegations made by Virginia Giuffre, who accused the prince of sexual assault when she was 17 years old. Maxwell characterized any such activity occurring in her home as inconceivable and claimed the famous photograph of Andrew with Giuffre was fabricated. She insisted the entire situation was manufactured.
The released materials also contained Maxwell’s observations about former President Donald Trump. She told investigators she never witnessed Trump behave inappropriately and did not observe any sexual abuse by Epstein involving Trump. Maxwell denied knowledge of Epstein’s alleged client list and refrained from implicating other high-profile figures during her interview.
These revelations emerged as author Michael Wolff previously disclosed on a podcast that Epstein and Trump once allegedly competed over who would first sleep with Princess Diana. Wolff indicated both men viewed relationships as transactional, questioning what benefits they could gain from various individuals. No evidence suggested either man had any physical relationship with Diana.
Maxwell agreed to participate in the interview despite refusing to testify during her trial. Her cooperation came as she continues serving her sentence for facilitating Epstein’s trafficking operation. The former socialite maintained her innocence regarding the most serious allegations while providing details about Epstein’s social connections and activities.
The Department of Justice released the complete transcript and audio recordings as part of ongoing transparency efforts related to the Epstein case. The materials provide unprecedented insight into Maxwell’s perspective on Epstein’s relationships with powerful figures, though her credibility remains questionable given her conviction and personal involvement in the trafficking operation.
