The three million files released by the US Department of Justice earlier this year provide a glimpse into fragments of personal conversations between Jeffrey Epstein and his friends over the years. On the day Andrew Mountbatten Windsor lost his UK trade envoy role in 2011, the late convicted sex offender had been emailing friends about the news and blamed none other than King Charles.

From 2001 to 2011, Andrew served as the UK's Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, but resigned following scrutiny of his expenses and associations with controversial figures. On July 21, 2011, the day it was announced that the former Duke of York would step down from the role, Epstein wrote, "I assume he knows that this is Charles' doing". The email was in response to a message from an associate, who said: "Lots of TV coverage on PA and always big feature on you. Insane."

As reported by Sky News, who believe 'PA' to be Prince Andrew, Epstein said, in another email about the information, "I'm sure this is good for him, he will now be free".

The former prince served as the UK's special representative for international trade and investment between 2001 and 2011. The role gave him access to senior Government and business contacts around the world.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office on his 66th birthday, last Thursday by Thames Valley Police. He was released hours later, the same day. Andrew has always denied any wrongdoing.

In an unprecedented move, King Charles also released a statement after his younger brother's arrest.

The statement read: "What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities."

"The statement continued: "In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation. Let me state clearly: the law must take its course.

"As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter."

Millions of new files relating to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released by the US Department of Justice (DOJ), the largest number of documents shared by the government since a law mandated their release last year.

Three million pages, 180,000 images and 2,000 videos were posted publicly earlier this year. Many of the emails and documents go back more than a decade.