"Epstein Introduced Melania" Removed from Prince Andrew Biography in UK

Already 60,000 Copies Printed and Distributed
To Be Removed from Future Print Editions

As Melania Trump, First Lady of the United States, has taken legal action in response to claims made by Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, that her meeting with President Donald Trump was arranged by Jeffrey Epstein, content related to American billionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and First Lady Melania Trump has been removed from a new book about Prince Andrew, the brother of King Charles III of the United Kingdom.

Andrew Roney recently published a book titled Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the York Family, and plans to remove content related to Melania Trump in future print editions. Photo by AFP and Yonhap News.

On August 21, Yonhap News, citing the UK daily The Telegraph, reported that content regarding President Donald Trump and his wife was removed from a book about Prince Andrew written by British historian and author Andrew Roney. Andrew Roney recently published a book titled Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the York Family. Entitled covers Prince Andrew's affairs, his conflict with Prince Harry, and his harsh treatment of royal staff. So far, 60,000 copies have been printed. In addition, the book previously included a claim that Epstein introduced President Trump to Melania. Roney cited Epstein's 2007 statement to an anonymous writer as the source for this claim.

However, following controversy and legal disputes over this content, the publisher announced that these sections would be removed from future print editions. The content has already been deleted from the e-book and audiobook versions. A spokesperson for HarperCollins UK told The Telegraph, "We have removed certain passages from the book in consultation with the author."

Previously, hedge fund manager Epstein was arrested on charges of sexually abusing dozens of minors and died by suicide in 2019. Prince Andrew withdrew completely from royal duties after allegations arose that he was involved in Epstein's sex trafficking case. In the book, Roney described Prince Andrew as "easy prey for a rattlesnake like Epstein" and called him "a fool who was easily exploited by Epstein as a way to connect with political leaders or business opportunities."

Hunter Biden Makes Similar Claims... Melania Announces $1 Billion Lawsuit

This removal followed Melania Trump's warning on August 6 that she could file a defamation lawsuit worth $1 billion (approximately 1.4 trillion won) against Hunter Biden, son of former President Joe Biden. Hunter Biden claimed that Epstein introduced the Trumps, but Melania Trump, through her lawyer, stated, "This claim is false and extremely obscene," and warned of legal action unless it was retracted. President Trump also stated on Fox News Radio that "Epstein had nothing to do with introducing Melania or us," and revealed that he had advised his wife to sue.

President Donald Trump of the United States and First Lady Melania. Photo by AFP and Yonhap News

In response to Melania Trump's lawsuit, Hunter Biden said, "Just because someone was acquainted with Epstein does not mean illegal activity occurred," but added, "Nevertheless, these people are clearly trying to hide the very existence of their relationship." He insisted that the Trumps should explain their relationship with Epstein.

Amid numerous suspicions regarding President Trump's relationship with Epstein, Trump has claimed, "I was once friends with Epstein, but our relationship ended in the early 2000s after he poached an employee who worked at the spa in my Florida golf club." However, despite Trump's statements, some have raised conspiracy theories, escalating the issue into a political scandal.

As the controversy intensified, on August 18, the U.S. Department of Justice announced it would submit investigation records related to Jeffrey Epstein, who died in custody after being arrested on charges of sex trafficking minors, to Congress. The U.S. Congress also decided to release part of the files. As a result, the Epstein controversy, which has become the biggest crisis of Trump's presidency, is expected to enter a new phase.

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