Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is facing a broader police investigation that now goes beyond misconduct in public office and includes potential sexual offences and corruption. The development marks a major escalation in the case surrounding the former Duke of York, three months after his arrest over claims tied to Jeffrey Epstein. Officers have seized material from Royal Lodge in Windsor and a second property in Norfolk, and they are reviewing what they collected. According to Daily Mail, Thames Valley Police is also preparing a public appeal for potential victim-survivors with relevant information.
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Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said the force has assigned specialist investigators with experience in serious sexual offence cases and financial inquiries. He said police are already speaking with the Crown Prosecution Service for early investigative advice as officers assess several possible offences. "I really want to stress that our door is open. Whenever a victim survivor is ready to engage with us, we're ready for you at whatever point that may be," said Oliver Wright according to Daily Mail. He added that detectives want anyone with relevant information about Andrew’s relationship with Epstein to contact police.
Trade Envoy Files Add Fresh Pressure
The expanded inquiry follows the publication of government papers about Andrew’s former role as the UK’s trade envoy. The documents said Queen Elizabeth II was "very keen" for him to take a prominent post promoting national interests after the Duke of Kent stepped down. The same files also suggested Andrew preferred visits to more sophisticated countries and should not be burdened with routine meetings and paperwork. Investigators are now examining whether his official position could meet the legal threshold required for a misconduct in public office case.
US Evidence Request Shapes the Next Stage
Police are also working with the US Department of Justice as they seek access to material contained in the Epstein files. That evidence could become central to decisions about whether charges are possible. Detectives are assessing claims that Epstein sent another woman to the UK for sex with Andrew in 2010, echoing allegations previously made by Virginia Giuffre. Andrew settled Giuffre’s civil case in New York without admitting liability and has long denied wrongdoing. Officers have reportedly spoken to a lawyer for the second alleged victim, though no formal complaint has been filed.
Buckingham Palace and Government Officials Drawn In
The inquiry is now reaching into official circles as detectives speak with Cabinet Office figures and Buckingham Palace staff about documents, confidentiality arrangements and Andrew’s duties during his decade in the trade role. Police are said to be examining emails that allegedly show official reports and investment briefings being shared with Epstein after his release from prison in 2009. Wright also warned the investigation will take time. "The investigation is by necessity hugely thorough, and will take time. We're proceeding with real care and caution," said Oliver Wright according to Daily Mail.
