Recently disclosed documents from the House Oversight Committee have uncovered a startling email that reveals Jeffrey Epstein's alleged proximity to Princess Diana during one of her most iconic public appearances.
The Controversial Email Draft
Among approximately 20,000 documents made public last week, investigators discovered an email from October 8, 2016, that Epstein sent to himself. This message contained what appears to be an extensive draft profile of the disgraced financier that was never published.
The draft includes a particularly striking anecdote describing Epstein's presence at a pivotal moment in royal history. According to the text, Epstein claimed to have been sitting with his arm around Princess Diana at a Serpentine Gallery dinner in London during June 1994. This occurred precisely when Prince Charles was publicly acknowledging his relationship with Camilla Parker Bowles on television.
The document specifically mentions that Diana wore her famous "revenge dress" that evening, a symbolic fashion choice widely interpreted as her response to Charles's televised confession.
Verification and Author Identity
An alternative version of the draft found in the document collection presents a slightly different account, suggesting Epstein was merely seated "next to" Diana rather than having physical contact. Regardless of the precise positioning, the revelation places one of the world's most notorious sex offenders at a legendary moment in Princess Diana's story.
Evidence within the draft points to controversial journalist Michael Wolff as the author. According to reporting by Semafor's Ben Smith, Wolff confirmed he wrote the piece in 2014 as part of an effort to gain deeper access to Epstein's powerful connections.
Wolff explained his strategy was to create a teaser profile that would encourage Epstein to provide introductions to his wealthy and influential associates. "I'm trying to lead him along to give me something, and the something would be: Give me access to everybody," Wolff stated.
The extensive 8,600-word article was intended for New York Magazine. Records show that in 2015, fact-checkers sent Epstein numerous verification questions, including one specifically about his interaction with Princess Diana at the Serpentine Gallery. Available evidence suggests Epstein never responded to these inquiries.
Historical Context and Implications
If this encounter actually occurred, it would have taken place more than ten years before Epstein faced public allegations of sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl at his Palm Beach mansion. The incident predates by many years the explosive reporting by Miami Herald's Julie K. Brown that exposed the lenient plea deal Epstein secured while continuing to abuse underage girls.
The 1994 Serpentine Gallery event represented a significant moment in Diana's life. She attended the Vanity Fair fundraising gala on the same evening that ITV broadcast Prince Charles's admission of marital infidelity. Her choice of the form-fitting black dress became an iconic statement of independence and resilience.
Photographs from that evening show Diana confidently entering the venue in her striking black silk dress, extending her hand to greet attendees. The newly revealed documents suggest Epstein was present during this historic personal and public moment for the Princess of Wales.
Buckingham Palace has not responded to requests for comment regarding these recent disclosures about Epstein's alleged connection to Princess Diana.
