Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor reportedly planned to celebrate Jeffrey Epstein's freedom after he was released from house arrest. New emails show the former prince offered to "pay homage" to the disgraced financier's 'new life' following his conviction for soliciting adult work from a child under 18.

Andrew reportedly described Epstein's freedom as "really, really good news" in an email sent just a day after he was freed from house arrest at his Palm Beach mansion in July 2010. He also allegedly discussed multi-billion pound deals and meeting younger women.

As reported by the Daily Mail, Epstein said in an email to Andrew and Sarah Ferguson on July 24, 2010: "I will be in Paris starting tomorrow." Andrew then reportedly replied: "Congratulations! DS told me you were allowed out from yesterday. How long in Paris for? I am back in London from 16th. A."

Epstein replied: "I'm totally complete and done. Will be in Paris for a while. Then the ranch in New Mexico. There is so much opportunity here. I've had non stop all day meetings and my friends are super flush with cash, and nothing to do. Let's get moving. i.e. Leon Black is sitting with 20 billion dollars, and hungry for reals."

Andrew then said: "Really, really good news. If you are in Paris around the 16th I'll be across to pay homage to your new life ahead!"

He added: "And as far as things to do I have, with DS, a good brain to make things happen. Even looking at purchases from government of up to £3B each."

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Epstein was sentenced to 18 months in jail in July 2009 for procuring a minor for prostitution and soliciting a prostitute. He was released early under house arrest for a year.

Around two weeks after the email exchange, Epstein reportedly arranged for Andrew to meet a 26-year-old Russian model. He emailed the former Duke of York on August 11, 2010: "I have a friend who I think you might enjoy having dinner with..."

Andrew replied the next day: "Of course. I am in Geneva until the morning of 22nd but would be delighted to see her. Will she be bringing a message from you? Please give her my contact details to get in touch."

Representatives of Andrew and the Royal Family have been approached for comment.