LONDON — Former Prince Andrew is under increasing pressure to provide testimony to a U.S. congressional committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. This call for his cooperation follows comments from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who suggested that individuals with relevant information should assist investigators.

While traveling with reporters at the Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg, Starmer refrained from discussing Andrew's specific situation. However, he emphasized a general principle: "I don’t comment on his particular case. But as a general principle I’ve held for a very long time is that anybody who has got relevant information in relation to these kind of cases should give that evidence to those that need it."

Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has not responded to a request from the House Oversight Committee for a "transcribed interview" regarding his long-standing friendship with Epstein. Last month, he was stripped of his royal titles and honors as the royal family sought to distance itself from the controversy surrounding his ties to Epstein.

Starmer's remarks came after statements from U.S. Representatives Robert Garcia of California and Suhas Subramanyam of Virginia. They criticized Andrew for "continuing to hide" from serious inquiries. In a joint statement, they asserted, "Our work will move forward with or without him, and we will hold anyone who was involved in these crimes accountable, no matter their wealth, status or political party. We will get justice for the survivors."

The ongoing investigation into Epstein's activities has drawn significant attention, and the committee is determined to pursue all leads, including those involving Andrew. As the situation develops, the pressure on the former prince to cooperate may continue to grow.