Epstein Birthday Book threatened the career of the American ambassador

Another diplomat, based in the US, said: “Every association that is so close to Epstein is politically toxic. For an ambassador in Washington it could spell the end of his career.”

Mandelson’s contribution to the book by Epstein weaves tribute to a photo diary of a stay from 2002 on the island of Sicko.

One Snap shows him in a downy white robe next to Epstein, with the caption: “Wherever he is in the world, he remains my best friend!”

Another shows him in swimming shorts, staring from a balcony, under the words: “You would spend many hours waiting until he pops up.”

He signed: “Happy Birthday Jeffrey – We love you !!”

The victims of Epstein have convicted the ambassador’s tribute.

Referring to the British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, victim Sarah Ransome, 41, who has previously spoken about the abuse she suffered in the hands of Epstein, shot: “Peter Mandelson should not be an ambassador – he must be fired. He is unsuitable for ambassador.