8 signs Andrew is the Invisible Man: Clues royal is in Epstein emails

A person who called themself the 'Invisible man' and asked Ghislaine Maxwell for 'inappropriate friends' over email could be Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a series of clues suggest. 

A huge tranche of Epstein files released on Tuesday contain a string of emails sent by a mystery man who signed off his messages with 'A'. 

They came after a damning photograph of the disgraced royal lying across five women was included in files released last week - as Andrew continues to deal with the fallout of his friendship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. 

Speculation has been mounting that the unidentified person exchanging emails with Epstein's ex-girlfriend and sex trafficker Maxwell could be Andrew. The former prince has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. 

In August 2001, 'A' messages Maxwell: 'How's LA? Have you found me some new inappropriate friends?' 

He adds: 'Let me know when you are coming over as I am free from 25th August until 2nd Sept and want to go somewhere hot and sunny with some fun people before having to put my nose firmly to the grindstone for the Fall.'

Maxwell also discusses 'two-legged sight seeing' and a range of other plans with the mystery person, who goes by 'The Invisible Man'. 

The Daily Mail takes a look at eight key clues that the unidentified individual could be Andrew. 

Same email address is assigned to Andrew in Epstein's contacts book 

The mystery man's email address is 'abx17@dial.pipex.com'.

This very same address is assigned to the disgraced former prince in Epstein's contacts book. 

He is at Balmoral 

In August 2001, the unidentified man writes to Maxwell: 'I am up here at Balmoral Summer Camp for the Royal Family.'

Balmoral is obviously a royal building - the Scottish home and Highland retreat owned by King Charles, Andrew's brother. The former prince has visited Balmoral often. 

He is with the Royal Family 

In the same line, the individual states that he is with the Royal Family - obviously Andrew's family. 

Mentions 'The Girls' 

Andrew has two daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie. 

In August 2001, the Invisible Man claims to be 'totally exhausted' and says 'The Girls' are 'completely shattered' in an email to Maxwell. He writes this while at Balmoral. 

Discusses his valet dying 

On August 18, 2001, the man details how he lost his 'valet' that week. 'He had been with me since I was 2,' his email reads.

'I am a little off balance as not only has my office been restructured, I have left the RN and now my whole life is in turmoil as I have no one to look after me. He was a real rock and almost a part of the family,' he adds. 

'If you have any good ideas as to how to get my mind back on track I'd be grateful for advice. See you real soon… I hope if you are coming over. A xxx'

Reports from 2001 record that Andrew's valet, Michael Perry, 61, died days before the email was sent. 

A report in the Daily Mirror said the former prince and one of his brothers, Prince Edward, were said to be 'devastated' at the death of Perry, who had worked for them since they were children.

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Mentions leaving the Royal Navy 

In the same 2001 email chain, the man mentions leaving the Royal Navy. 

Andrew officially left the Royal Navy in July 2001 after 22 years of service. 

Discusses a trip to Peru – and the dates match 

In March 2002, Maxwell sent a message to 'The Invisible Man', forwarding a message she had sent an acquaintance.

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'I just gave Andrew your telephone no,' she writes to the other person. 'He is interested in seeing the Nazca Lines,' she says, seemingly referring to the archaeological site in Peru. 'He can ride but it is not his favorite sport ie pass on the horses.'

She adds: 'Some sight seeing some 2 legged sight seeing (read intelligent pretty fun and from good families) and he will be very happy. I know I can rely on you to show him a wonderful time and that you will only introduce him to friends that you can trust and rely on to be friendly and discreet and fun.'

The 'Invisible Man' replies: 'Got it will ring him today if I can. Love you A xxx'

Andrew visited Peru in March 2002, with photographs recording him being in locations including Lima. 

Maxwell mentions 'an English gent called Andrew' 

Finally, Maxwell asked a friend to plan a 'two-legged sightseeing' trip for an 'English-sounding gentleman' named Andrew, the emails show.