Goga Ashkenazi, the Kazakh businesswoman and socialite, is known for her close friendship with Prince Andrew. She defended him publicly when scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein intensified, saying he was “very, very upset” by how he was being portrayed in the press. Ashkenazi insisted that while Andrew may have exercised poor judgment by associating with controversial figures, she believed he was fundamentally kind-hearted, honourable, and unaware of any illegal activity. She argued that his work as a trade envoy and his character were being unfairly overshadowed by the scandal.

Their relationship has also drawn attention due to high-profile financial dealings. Ashkenazi introduced Andrew to Timur Kulibayev, a Kazakh oligarch who purchased Andrew’s former home, Sunninghill Park, for £15 million — significantly above the asking price. The transaction sparked speculation about whether Ashkenazi acted as a facilitator or “fixer,” though she has denied receiving any financial benefit beyond making the introduction. The sale and her staunch defense of Andrew highlight how their friendship has been both personal and entangled in business and controversy.


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