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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested in February over allegations of misconduct in public office, including links to sexual misconduct claims involving Jeffrey Epstein. The arrest took place at the Royal Lodge in Windsor, and he was subsequently released without any immediate confirmed charges.
Thames Valley Police are currently reviewing claims related to sexual misconduct involving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor that date back to 2010. A formal request has been made to the US Department of Justice for the original documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, as officers analyse information recovered from recent searches.
Thames Valley Police are investigating additional allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, including claims of sexual misconduct linked to Jeffrey Epstein, and have encouraged potential witnesses to come forward. A formal request has been made to the US Department of Justice for the original Epstein files as part of the ongoing misconduct investigation.
What remains unclear — The specific details concerning the allegations made by the woman and the timeline of events remain unverified by authorities.
Police investigate Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over allegations of sexual offences
Detectives investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor are also looking into claims of sexual misconduct with Jeffrey Epstein links.
The disgraced former duke was arrested in February on suspicion of sharing confidential information with the convicted late sex offender Epstein during his time as the UK trade envoy.
Now officers are also reviewing a claim made by a woman that she was sent by Epstein to Andrew’s home, the Royal Lodge, to have sex with him in 2010, followed by a tour of Buckingham Palace.
She was in her 20s when the allegations are said to have happened, according to her lawyer, Brad Edwards, who first spoke to the BBC.
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Detectives are said to have been concerned that the public thinks they are only focusing on accusations that Andrew shared information while serving as a trade envoy.
A misconduct in public office investigation can include a range of conduct like wilful neglect of duty and sexual misconduct.
Andrew served as the UK’s special representative for international trade and investment from 2001 until 2011.
He stepped down from the role following controversy over his friendship with Epstein.
Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing over his links to Epstein.
The former Prince Andrew was arrested on his birthday, with police spotted at the Sandringham Estate and at his previous home, Windsor’s Royal Lodge, before being released.
Thames Valley Police said: ‘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 and her right for anonymity.
‘We recognise how difficult it can be to speak about experiences of this nature, and any contact with police will be led by her wishes, when and if she feels ready and able to do so.’
Police have been sifting through information recovered during the searches in Windsor and Norfolk, it is understood.
A formal request has also been made to the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to get the original versions of the Epstein files.
Thames Valley Police Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said a team is working through a ‘significant amount of information that has come in from the public and other sources.’
He encouraged anyone with information to get in touch with the force through non-urgent contact channels.