Disturbing pictures of Andrew kneeling over woman along with emails to Epstein released in new files

Photos of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, kneeling over a woman have been made public as part of the latest Epstein files release.

It was announced in October last year that Andrew would be giving up his royal titles amid speculation regarding his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, and allegations made by Virginia Giuffre in her new memoir.

Andrew said in a statement at the time: "In discussion with The King, and my immediate and wider family, we have concluded the continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the Royal Family.

"I have decided, as I always have, to put my duty to my family and country first. I stand by my decision five years ago to stand back from public life."

Andrew was stripped of his royal titles last year (Steve Parsons - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Giuffre alleged she was made to have sex with the former prince on three separate occasions. Andrew has continually denied any wrongdoing.

Andrew's name was mentioned once more in the latest batch of Epstein files to be released, which included an email exchange between the pair which saw Andrew invite Epstein to Buckingham Palace. The open invitation, which was sent to Epstein in September 2010, came a month after the the disgraced financier was released from house arrest and two years after Epstein pleaded guilty to soliciting a minor.

"Delighted for you to come here to BP," Andrew said to Epstein in an email exchange. "Come with whomever, and I’ll be here free from 1600ish to 2000." Epstein responded with: "See you at 4."

The latest Epstein files release also showed a photo of Andrew on his knees positioned over an unidentified woman lying on the floor. And in another snap, Andrew could be seen looking away from the camera and touching the woman's stomach.

The photos have been made public as part of the latest batch of Epstein files to be released (Department of Justice)

The context behind the photos is unknown, while Sky News notes it's unclear when the pictures were taken.

Documents also state Epstein seemingly planned a dinner for Andrew with a 26-year-old Russian woman.

After the date had been set up, Andrew allegedly asked Epstein: "Great. Any other information you might know about her that might be useful to know? Like what have you told her about me and have you given her my email as well?”

Andrew has been embroiled in controversy for years due to his apparent ties to Epstein (Department of Justice)

"She 26, russian, clevere beautiful, trustworthy and yes she has your email," Epstein then wrote, to which Andrew replied once more: "That was quick! How are you? Good to be free?”

LADbible Group has previously reached out to Andrew's representatives for comment.