Former Prince Andrew Reportedly ‘On The Run’

Andrew Windsor is once again at the center of an international firestorm — and now insiders are whispering about a potential escape plan.

Sources close to the ongoing fallout from the newly released Jeffrey Epstein files say fears are mounting that the disgraced former royal could attempt to “hole up” in the Middle East if legal pressure intensifies. The chatter centers around Windsor’s longtime associate, German-born businessman David Stern, who appears more than 7,400 times in the bombshell document dump.

That eye-popping number alone has reportedly triggered what one source described as an “urgent hunt” to determine Stern’s whereabouts. Investigators believe he may be living in Abu Dhabi, a location that could complicate any formal attempts to question him.

The fresh batch of files released by the U.S. Department of Justice paints Stern, 48, as far more than a casual acquaintance. Emails show him corresponding extensively with Epstein — even after Epstein’s 2008 conviction for child sex offenses and after Windsor publicly claimed he had severed ties.

In one 2016 message cited in the documents, Stern wrote to Epstein: “I am always on your team!” In other exchanges, he referred to Epstein as his “boss” and a “good friend.”

According to investigators, Stern also kept Epstein updated on Windsor’s movements, referring to him as “PA” — shorthand for Prince Andrew — and sharing travel details and itineraries.

The communications raise fresh questions about Windsor’s time serving as the U.K.’s Special Representative for International Trade and Investment. Stern reportedly accompanied him on taxpayer-funded trade missions to Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shenzhen in 2010. Emails suggest Stern arranged meetings and potentially facilitated introductions through Epstein — something that could present serious protocol concerns.

One particularly troubling exchange references a Beijing dinner with “this p,” a term investigators believe was coded language used in communications between Stern and Epstein.

Stern’s ties to Windsor didn’t end there. In 2016, he became a director of Windsor’s Pitch@Palace initiative and was photographed at high-profile royal events. He also joined the board of the St. George’s House Trust before stepping down in late 2022.

The files also reveal Stern allegedly secured short-notice approval for Epstein’s then-girlfriend, Karyna Shuliak, to visit Buckingham Palace in 2016. In a message thanking Stern, Epstein wrote, “I appreciate what you have planned.” Stern replied enthusiastically: “My pleasure. I am always on your team!!”

Investigators now say Stern’s repeated appearance in the documents has elevated him from what was once viewed as a background figure to someone potentially central to understanding how the Epstein network functioned.

“When an individual is referenced more than 7,000 times, that is not incidental,” one source said. “Authorities want to understand whether he was simply a facilitator, a conduit, or something more significant.”

If Stern is indeed based in Abu Dhabi, officials face diplomatic and legal hurdles. Questioning someone outside U.K. jurisdiction — particularly in a region with different extradition frameworks — could make cooperation far more complex.

That’s where speculation about Windsor intensifies.

Another insider claims there are “serious fears” the embattled royal could attempt to seek refuge with his former associate if the legal walls close in.

“If he manages to relocate somewhere like Abu Dhabi, investigating him further becomes far more difficult,” the source said. “He is now being looked at as a potential flight risk.”

Windsor, 66, was recently released under investigation after authorities questioned him on suspicion of misconduct in public office — an allegation tied to suggestions in the files that sensitive information may have been shared during his tenure as trade envoy. The offense carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.

Windsor has consistently denied wrongdoing related to Epstein.

But as the document dump continues to ripple across continents, one thing is clear: the spotlight isn’t dimming anytime soon — and the world is watching to see who stays put… and who might run.