Prince Andrew's former bodyguard alleged systematic security breaches to meet women

Paul Page, who formerly worked as a bodyguard for Britain's Prince Andrew, told the FBI that his charge systematically violated Buckingham Palace security rules in order to meet with girls. The Times reports this.

According to Page, who worked in royal security from 1998 to 2004, special procedures were in place for Andrew's visits: the names of some visitors were not entered into police logs, and standard ID checks were simply ignored. The bodyguard emphasized that he often saw women aged about 20 years. He also called Andrew a “bully” and noted that he made it clear to the guards that it was better not to interfere in his affairs.

In his statement, Page also mentioned Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for human trafficking. According to him, her visits to Buckingham Palace were unusual and attracted the attention of security staff. The former bodyguard added that in the case of Andrew's guests, the level of scrutiny may have been inadequate.

Page gave his testimony to the FBI after he said British police ignored his attempts to share information. He declared his readiness to give an interview. At the same time, Page himself was convicted in 2009 of fraud related to the organization of illegal bets and criminal real estate schemes, in which more than a hundred of his colleagues were involved.