First Photo of Prince Andrew, Mandelson With Epstein Released by DOJ
A newly released Department of Justice photograph shows Prince Andrew, Peter Mandelson, and Jeffrey Epstein together, marking the first documented image of all three men in the same setting, according to WION.1 The image surfaced as part of DOJ files released in March 2026.
The photograph’s release comes as Mandelson faces continued scrutiny over his association with the convicted sex offender. Cherie Blair, wife of former Prime Minister Tony Blair, publicly defended Mandelson following the Epstein scandal, stating that Mandelson “is still human,” according to The Independent.2
Blair’s comments represent a rare public defense of Mandelson amid questions about his connections to Epstein. The nature and context of her statement were not further detailed in available reporting.
DOJ File Release
The Department of Justice released files in March 2026 that included the photograph showing the three men together.1 The specific date the photograph was taken, the location, and the circumstances under which the men were photographed together were not disclosed in the DOJ materials.
The image provides visual documentation of a connection between Mandelson and Epstein that has been the subject of ongoing public interest, particularly following Mandelson’s appointment as U.K. ambassador to the United States.
Mandelson’s Ambassador Role
Mandelson currently serves as the United Kingdom’s ambassador to the United States. His appointment drew attention due to his previously documented connections to Epstein, including meetings that occurred before Epstein’s 2019 death.
The release of the photograph adds to the documented record of interactions between British political figures and Epstein during the years before his arrest and conviction on state charges of soliciting a minor in 2008.
Cherie Blair
Jeffrey Epstein
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