British Police Investigate Former Prince Andrew’s Ties to Jeffrey Epstein
LONDON — British police have issued a call for witnesses as they deepen their investigation into potential criminal activities involving former Prince Andrew in connection with Jeffrey Epstein.
Authorities are particularly interested in speaking to a woman regarding a report that she was brought to a location in Windsor for alleged sexual purposes in 2010. The detectives emphasized the importance of her testimony in evaluating this report.
Thames Valley Police have assured the woman’s legal representative that if she chooses to come forward, her report will be treated with the utmost seriousness and respect for her right to anonymity.
In accordance with British police practice, the statement refrained from directly naming King Charles III’s younger brother, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. However, his identity has been made public following details regarding his arrest in February.
Florida attorney Brad Edwards informed the BBC that he represents a woman who claims to have had sexual relations with the then-crown prince at his Windsor residence after being trafficked by Epstein. Mountbatten-Windsor has firmly denied any wrongdoing, expressing regret solely for his long-standing friendship with Epstein, which persisted even after the financier’s conviction for sex trafficking in 2008.
Virginia Giuffre, a prominent accuser of Epstein, has stated that she was coerced into having sexual encounters with the then-crown prince from the age of 17. While he denies these allegations, he ultimately settled a legal case involving her for an undisclosed sum and recognized Giuffre as a victim of sex trafficking.
The police investigation includes reviewing multiple aspects of suspected illegal activities following the recent enactment of the Epstein File Transparency Act in the United States. In February, British authorities announced they were exploring claims that the former prince had shared confidential documents with Epstein while serving as a trade envoy for Britain.
Epstein was arrested in July 2019 on several sex trafficking charges related to the abuse of a 14-year-old girl. He was found dead in his prison cell shortly thereafter, and a federal investigation concluded in 2023 that his death resulted from systemic negligence by the New York Metropolitan Correctional Center staff.
Following the release of Epstein-related files by the FBI, Mountbatten-Windsor was questioned regarding misconduct in public office. Police conducted searches at two of his residences in Berkshire and Norfolk, urging anyone with information to step forward as they collaborate with the U.S. Department of Justice for further details.
Thames Valley Police Deputy Chief Constable Oliver Wright stated that a dedicated team of detectives is diligently sifting through a substantial amount of information from the public and other sources. He reaffirmed their commitment to a rigorous investigation, irrespective of where the investigative leads may take them.
On the heels of these developments, a British government document revealed that there was no evidence the former prince was vetted before his appointment as a trade envoy in 2001, further complicating an already murky situation.
The ongoing scandal surrounding his connections to Epstein has overshadowed the royal family, prompting King Charles III to strip his brother of his royal title last year. This controversial relationship led to significant pressure within the monarchy, ultimately culminating in Mountbatten-Windsor being ordered to vacate the Royal Lodge, a residence within the Crown Prince’s estate.
