Convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell has made significant claims in recently released Department of Justice transcripts. She alleged that Jeffrey Epstein was potentially introduced to Princess Diana through mutual acquaintances within London’s elite social circles.
On August 22, 2025, audio recordings released by the Department of Justice featured Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, detailing her speculation that Epstein traveled to London for a meeting with Diana. The 63-year-old socialite suggested this encounter might have been arranged by Rosa Monckton, identified as Diana’s close friend and the spouse 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 UK without her. She expressed uncertainty about whether Epstein had interacted with Diana or met her previously, but believed that Monckton had facilitated the meeting. Maxwell was cautious about defining the nature of the encounter, saying she did not want to speak negatively about Diana.
Maxwell explained that before her association with Epstein, he frequently traveled to London during the 1980s while based in New York, maintaining connections with influential figures, including Monckton and her husband. However, her timeline seemed confused, as she implied the meeting took place in the early 2000s, which is impossible since Princess Diana died in a car accident in Paris on August 31, 1997.
Beyond the Diana claims, Maxwell mentioned additional assertions regarding the British royal family’s links to Epstein. She denied introducing Epstein to Prince Andrew or Sarah Ferguson, calling such claims untrue. Maxwell suggested that Ferguson initiated contact with Epstein, potentially in the Bahamas, before Andrew met the financier at either Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard.
Maxwell expressed frustration about being excluded from initial meetings between Andrew and Epstein, describing feeling disrespected. “I think Sarah is the one that pushed that,” she remarked, suggesting Ferguson was seeking a romantic relationship with Epstein.
The transcripts also revealed Maxwell’s views on Andrew’s subsequent visits to New York, where she claimed Epstein instructed her to make arrangements. She described forming a close friendship with Andrew during these visits, indicating that 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 at age 17. Maxwell described any such activity occurring in her home as unthinkable and claimed the famous photograph of Andrew with Giuffre was fabricated, insisting the situation was manufactured.
The released materials also included Maxwell’s observations about former President Donald Trump. She told investigators she never saw Trump act inappropriately and did not witness any sexual misconduct by Epstein involving Trump. Maxwell denied knowledge of Epstein’s alleged client list and refrained from implicating other prominent figures during her interview.
These revelations came as author Michael Wolff previously disclosed on a podcast that Epstein and Trump allegedly competed over who would first sleep with Princess Diana. Wolff noted that both men viewed relationships as transactional, assessing what benefits they could gain. No evidence suggested either man had any physical relationship with Diana.
Maxwell agreed to participate in the interview, despite having refused to testify during her trial. Her cooperation occurred while she continues serving her sentence for facilitating Epstein’s trafficking activities. The former socialite maintained her innocence on the most serious charges while providing details about Epstein’s social connections and activities.
The Department of Justice released the complete transcript and audio recordings to promote transparency regarding the Epstein case. The materials offer insight into Maxwell’s perspective on Epstein’s relationships with influential figures, though her credibility remains in question due to 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 attracted attention for its dramatic, almost novelistic exchanges. Analysts noted that Maxwell’s past credibility issues left many questioning the reliability of her account despite the striking narrative style.
