U.K. Police Say Probe Into Former Prince Andrew Includes Potential Sex Crimes

British detectives investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor — the royal formerly known as Prince Andrew — are for the first time asking citizens to come forward with any information about potential sexual offenses. The investigation, initially said to be focused on misconduct in public office related to his ties with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, is actively encouraging alleged sexual abuse survivors to “get in touch” with the authorities.Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor, who was stripped of his royal title in 2025, was arrested earlier this year following a raid on his Norfolk estate. The arrest was prompted by the release of U.S. Department of Justice files tied to Epstein. Initially, Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor was questioned over allegations that he shared sensitive commercial and government information with Epstein during his decade-long tenure as a British trade envoy.However, Thames Valley Police are now clarifying that “misconduct in public office” is a broad charge that can encompass sexual misconduct and abuse of position, Sky News reports. Authorities are concerned that the public may mistakenly believe the inquiry is solely focused on the sharing of confidential trade reports.Thames Valley Police Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright urged the public to assist, saying, “We encourage anyone with information to get in touch with us.” He elaborated on the scope of the probe, adding, “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.”A significant development in the case involves allegations that Epstein sent a woman to the United Kingdom in 2010 for a sexual encounter with the former prince. Detectives have not yet interviewed the woman.“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 to anonymity,” Thames Valley Police said in a statement.Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently and strenuously denied any wrongdoing or personal gain from his relationship with Epstein. Epstein died in a New York prison in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex trafficking.The investigators are working alongside Britain’s National Crime Agency to formally request unredacted files from the U.S. Department of Justice. Meanwhile, detectives are collaborating with the Crown Prosecution Service to receive early investigative advice. Due to the complexity, officials say a decision on formal charges is unlikely before 2027.Recognizing the intense media scrutiny surrounding the case, Constable Wright said, “There is a risk that the victim survivors may be put off from contacting us because they feel the weight of public, national, and international focus will be too much for them.” Nevertheless, he assured the public that “the investigation is continuing at pace.”

U.K. Police Say Probe Into Former Prince Andrew Includes Potential Sex Crimes

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