British police have confirmed that their ongoing investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, has expanded to include allegations of sexual misconduct. This development follows the high-profile arrest of the former royal in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
The initial arrest was reportedly linked to revelations contained within the recently released Epstein files. While the specific details of the original charge remained largely under wraps, reports indicated it was connected to trade documents Mountbatten-Windsor allegedly provided to Jeffrey Epstein in 2010 during his tenure as a U.K. trade envoy.
According to reports from the BBC, the scope of the inquiry has widened significantly. Investigators are now examining claims of sexual misconduct, including an allegation that Epstein facilitated a meeting between the former prince and a non-British woman at the Royal Lodge in 2010. Law enforcement officials have reportedly established contact with the woman and her legal representatives as part of this complex case.
Thames Valley Police Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright addressed the evolving nature of the investigation in a recent statement. “We encourage anyone with information to get in touch with us,” Wright said. “Misconduct in public office is a crime that can take different forms, making this a complex investigation. There’s a number of aspects of alleged misconduct that the investigation is examining.”
Despite the expansion of the probe, authorities have not yet formally named Mountbatten-Windsor as a suspect, having referred to him at the time of his February arrest only as “a man in his sixties.” The former prince, who was stripped of his royal titles by King Charles, has consistently denied all allegations of wrongdoing.