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New pictures of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the latest batch of released documents related to Jeffrey Epstein dominates Sunday's papers. The Sunday Telegraph's front page features a photo of the former prince kneeling on all fours over a female lying on the ground. The paper also leads on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer suggesting that Mountbatten-Windsor should testify to US Congress on everything he knows about the Epstein scandal. Mountbatten-Windsor has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing in relation to the late sex offender and being named or pictured in the files is not an indication of wrongdoing.
The Sunday Times follows with more on the prime minister's reaction to the latest images of the former prince. It says Sir Keir implied that Mountbatten-Windsor would be failing victims if he continues to refuse to testify about his relationship with Epstein. Sir Keir said that "in terms of testifying, I have always said anybody who has got information should be prepared to share that information," adding "you can't be victim-centred if you're not prepared to do that." The paper adds that the the prime minister's comments "signal a significant increase in political pressure" on the former prince, who has consistently denied any wrongdoing.
"Creepy crawler" is the Daily Star's headline as it spotlights the same picture of Mountbatten-Windsor. The paper says the photos "heap more pressure on disgraced ex-prince".
The Sunday Mirror suggests "there's worse to come", quoting a lawyer for victims of Epstein. According to the paper, attorney Spencer Kuvin says: "There are more photos and videos very likely to be released. They will be more damning." There is no suggestion that appearing in the documents implies any wrongdoing and the BBC has reached out to Mountbatten-Windsor for comment.
The Sun follows with comments from a former royal cop, who calls the new images of Mountbatten-Windsor "shameful".
The Independent echoes other headlines, saying Mountbatten-Windsor "faces more Epstein questions" and is again "under fire" over his friendship with the late sex offender. Mountbatten-Windsor has previously said he did not "see, witness or suspect any behaviour of the sort that subsequently led to his arrest and conviction" in relation to Epstein.
The Mail on Sunday shifts its focus to a potential leadership challenge, reporting that former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has secured a "war chest" of more than £1m to fund a bid to succeed Sir Keir Starmer.
The UK could be in danger of becoming a "welfare state attached to a bankrupt country", the Sunday Express warns. The paper says new research shows that more than six million workers would be better off living on benefits.
The Observer's front page previews "the plot against democracy" as it reports on the "campaign to kill off the assisted dying bill".
