Ex-Prince Andrew is in the middle of an investigation. Now, detectives have reportedly expanded their inquiry to examine multiple strands of alleged misconduct that could take years to resolve.
The former Prince is under criminal investigation following his arrest in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office, when the Thames Valley Police officers searched his home on the Sandringham Estate and his former residence at Royal Lodge in Windsor. There has been no charge against him, and he strongly denies any wrongdoing.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor investigation involves several aspects of alleged misconduct
A BBC report quoted Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright, who spoke about ex-Prince Andrew’s ongoing investigation. He told the reporters, “Misconduct in public office is a crime that can take different forms, making this a complex investigation.” He added, “There’s a number of aspects of alleged misconduct that the investigation is examining.”
The original trigger was Andrew’s long association with Epstein. Nevertheless, detectives stress that the current probe does not center solely on that relationship. Publicized emails suggest that the former Prince shared confidential visit reports with Epstein during his decade-long stint promoting British business interests overseas, and the force wants potential witnesses to understand that misconduct in public office can cover multiple offenses.
These allegations include abuse of position, sexual misconduct, corruption, or behavior that brings personal gain.
Thames Valley Police confirmed they have already spoken to a lawyer representing a woman. A BBC investigation claimed that Epstein sent this woman to Andrew’s home in 2010. The force stated, “We have engaged with the woman’s legal representative to confirm that, should she wish to report this to police, it will be taken seriously and handled with care, sensitivity and respect for her privacy.” However, there has been no formal criminal complaint in that matter.
Officers are working with the National Crime Agency to obtain unredacted material from the U.S. Department of Justice, and a national coordination group of British police forces is also sifting through the Epstein files for any links to other potential victims or witnesses in the UK.
