Ghislaine Maxwell’s brother slams Royal’s over Andrew Windsor’s arrest
Ghislaine Maxwell’s brother has spoken out and taken aim at the British royal family. RadarOnline.com can reveal.
Ian Maxwell slammed the royal family for its treatment of ex-Prince Andrew following the royal’s shock arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office, claiming the disgraced duke was left to fend for himself.
“There [Andrew] evicted from his home, he is completely isolated and unlike Ghislaine, he doesn’t even have a supportive family; even his daughters are unsure about what to do,” 70-year-old Ian said in an interview with The Telegraph published on February 20.
Andrew was arrested by Thames Valley Police on his 66th birthday.
Authorities are investigating allegations that he shared confidential information with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein between 2001 and 2011 while serving as trade envoy to Britain.
Jeffrey died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges.
Despite the increasing scrutiny, Ian insisted the royal family has not been accused of sexual misconduct in the current investigation.
‘You have to notice it [Andrew] has not been charged with any sexual offense. And the police must have looked very hard for evidence,” he said. “Look, he’s a single man and what he did or didn’t do with different women was sloppy, humiliating for him and embarrassing for the royal family.”
Ian – who has long defended his sister – doubled down on his claim that Ghislaine was unfairly prosecuted in connection with Jeffrey’s crimes.
“My sister is the autumn man,” he declared. “Someone had to pay the price for what Epstein did and that’s why the government and media chose her. I honestly believe that if Epstein were alive, he would be locked up and she would be free.”
Ghislaine was sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2022 after being convicted on federal sex trafficking charges. She has consistently maintained her innocence.
“Her trial was not fair and her conviction is not safe. Ghislaine has done nothing wrong and the length of her sentence is outrageous,” added Ian, who described himself as her “de facto spokesperson.”
He also emphasized the loyalty of the Maxwell family.
“We all support her in different ways; loyalty is very strong in our family,” he said.
In a controversial twist, Ian argued that feminist groups should support his sister.
“There is an argument here that feminists should really support Ghislaine because she is a woman who has been treated hopelessly by the system,” he said. “But I believe my sister is on the right side of history.”
He added that she is currently housed in what he described as “the American equivalent of an open prison” and claimed she is helping other inmates with legal matters.
Ian also suggested that there is still “a chance that President Donald Trump could respond to her plea for clemency.”
Andrew has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing regarding Jeffrey.
He previously told the BBC News night that he met the financier through Ghislaine.
Virginia Giuffre accused Jeffrey and Ghislaine of trafficking her to Andrew when she was 17 – allegations that Andrew has denied. He settled a civil lawsuit with Virginia in 2022 without admitting liability. Virginia died by suicide in April 2025.
Following Andrew’s arrest this week, King Charles III issued a statement calling for a “full, fair and proper trial” as authorities investigate.
“As I have said before, [police] have our full and sincere support and cooperation,” the King said. “Let me say clearly: the law must take its course. As this process continues, it would not be appropriate for me to comment further on this matter. In the meantime, my family and I will continue our duty and service to all of you.”
Charles previously stripped Andrew of his royal titles and removed him from the Royal Lodge, moving him to accommodation at the privately funded Sandringham estate.
