Particle.news

Earthshot Prize Faces Regulator Review Over DP World Link in Epstein Files

The Charity Commission is weighing next steps after U.S. disclosures tied DP World's leader to explicit Epstein emails referencing a 'torture video'.

Overview

  • Anti‑monarchy group Republic filed a formal complaint about The Earthshot Prize’s funding, prompting the U.K. Charity Commission to assess whether to open a case.
  • DP World is listed as a founding partner of Earthshot and provided at least £1 million in 2022, with the partnership publicly promoted alongside Prince William at a 2022 Dubai event.
  • Newly discussed DOJ materials and congressional disclosures identify “Sultan bin Sulayem” in Epstein‑related emails, including a 2009 message referencing a “torture video,” though no wrongdoing has been established.
  • Some institutions have paused or reassessed dealings with DP World, with Canada’s La Caisse halting future transactions and requesting clarity from the company.
  • Multiple outlets report that Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem has been replaced at DP World, a development not uniformly confirmed, and Earthshot and Kensington Palace have declined detailed comment.