Convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell has made notable allegations in recently disclosed transcripts from the Department of Justice, claiming that Jeffrey Epstein was potentially arranged to meet Princess Diana through connections in London’s elite circles.
Audio recordings released by the Department of Justice on August 22, 2025, reveal Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, expressing her belief that Epstein traveled to London for a meeting with Princess Diana. The 63-year-old socialite suggested that this encounter may have been facilitated by Rosa Monckton, identified as Princess Diana’s close friend and the wife of journalist Dominic Lawson.
During a two-day interview with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, Maxwell stated that Epstein attended a significant event in the United Kingdom without her. She expressed uncertainty about whether Epstein sat with Diana or had met her previously, but believed the meeting was orchestrated by Monckton. Maxwell was hesitant to define the nature of the potential encounter, indicating her reluctance to speak negatively about Diana.
Maxwell explained that before meeting Epstein, he had resided in London during the 1980s and maintained connections with high society figures, including Monckton and her husband. Maxwell’s timeline appeared inconsistent, as she suggested the alleged meeting took place in the early 2000s, which would be impossible considering Princess Diana’s death in a car crash in Paris on August 31, 1997.
Apart from the Diana claims, Maxwell made further assertions regarding the British royalty’s connections to Epstein. She denied introducing Epstein to Prince Andrew or Sarah Ferguson, dismissing such claims as false. Maxwell suggested that Ferguson initiated contact with Epstein, potentially in the Bahamas, before Andrew met Epstein on either Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard.
Maxwell expressed frustration about being left out of early meetings between Andrew and Epstein, describing her feelings of being disrespected. “I think Sarah is the one that pushed that,” she indicated, suggesting Ferguson was attempting to pursue Epstein romantically.
The transcripts highlighted Maxwell’s account of Andrew’s later visits to New York, where she claimed Epstein directed her to make arrangements. She portrayed a close friendship developing with Andrew during these visits, noting their relationship was stronger than it had been in London.
Maxwell strongly defended Andrew against allegations made by Virginia Giuffre, who accused the prince of sexual assault when she was 17. Maxwell characterized such activity as inconceivable in her home and claimed the photograph of Andrew with Giuffre was fabricated. She insisted the situation was manufactured.
The released materials also included Maxwell’s observations about former President Donald Trump. She told investigators she never observed Trump behaving inappropriately and did not witness any sexual misconduct by Epstein involving Trump. Maxwell denied knowledge of Epstein’s alleged client list and did not implicate other prominent figures during her interview.
These revelations surfaced as author Michael Wolff previously revealed on a podcast that Epstein and Trump once allegedly competed over who would first sleep with Princess Diana. Wolff suggested that both men viewed relationships transactionally, questioning what benefits they could derive from others. No evidence indicated either man had a physical relationship with Diana.
Maxwell agreed to the interview despite not testifying 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 offer insight into Maxwell’s perspective on Epstein’s relationships with influential figures, though her credibility remains in question given her conviction and involvement in the trafficking operation.
Maxwell was indicted in 2020 on multiple charges, including two counts of perjury for allegedly lying under oath during 2016 depositions in a civil defamation case.
The transcript of last week’s interview with the deputy attorney general drew attention for its dramatic, almost novelistic exchanges. However, analysts noted that Maxwell’s past credibility issues left many questioning the believability of her account despite the striking narrative style.
