Prince Andrew ‘exchanged volumes of emails’ with Jeffrey Epstein in ‘hectic traffic’ of messages

Ms Barak told host Bev Turner: “I have to tell you, I am sharing with you that there was a volume of emails between them.

“There were not one or two or three. There are volumes of emails between them there. It was very hectic traffic.”

She also claimed that the trio’s relationship was “much more tight” than it has appeared so far – which has already seen the disgraced prince resign his ducal titles.

Barak also exclusively told the People’s Channel that there were “more things coming next” – but cryptically added they would not be “what people expect”.

The renowned journalist elsewhere claimed that her friend Sarah Ferguson “complained” and asked for certain details not to be printed.

However, Ms Barak said she informed the former duchess she would “not do her dirty laundry”.

The emails show Fergie worrying about her “relationships with children’s charities” as the Andrew-Epstein scandal unfolded.

Prince Andrew’s statement on Friday evening read: “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.

“With His Majesty’s agreement, we feel I must now go a step further. I will therefore no longer use my title or the honours which have been conferred upon me.

“As I have said previously, I vigorously deny the accusations against me,” he added.

The prince has strenously denied all claims against him, and came to an out-of-court settlement with accuser Virginia Giuffre three years ago – which contained no admission of liability, no apology.