British authorities have deepened their investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, examining allegations of sexual misconduct, corruption, and misuse of his former public office. The probe has requested evidence from the U.S. Department of Justice regarding sexual assault claims made by Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre.
Thames Valley Police have broadened their inquiry into the ex-prince’s conduct during his tenure as Britain’s Special Representative for Trade and Investment, focusing on potential corruption and misuse of public office. The investigation includes a review of files from London’s Metropolitan Police and an examination of connections to deceased child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
Following Prince Andrew’s arrest in February at the Sandringham Estate, Thames Valley Police contacted the Met to request interviews with his former protection officers. Virginia Giuffre, who died in April 2025, reportedly received a $16 million settlement from the former prince in 2022 after alleging he sexually assaulted her when she was 17; Andrew has consistently denied these claims.
Investigators are assessing allegations that Mountbatten-Windsor attempted to obtain damaging information on Giuffre after her allegations became public. However, the Metropolitan Police stated no evidence of wrongdoing was found and no criminal investigation was launched following Giuffre’s 2015 interview with officers about alleged trafficking by Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
The police are also reviewing claims that Mountbatten-Windsor leaked confidential trade information to Epstein during his time as a British trade envoy. Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright emphasized that specialist investigators are pursuing multiple lines of inquiry and urged alleged victims or witnesses connected to Epstein and Mountbatten-Windsor to come forward.
The case could lead to criminal charges against the former prince if sufficient evidence is gathered, with potential implications for the Royal Family. Royal aides have pledged cooperation, while Buckingham Palace has refrained from commenting to avoid prejudicing the inquiry.
Andrew stepped down from royal duties in 2019 following public backlash over his ties to Epstein and a controversial BBC interview. He was later stripped of his royal titles and honors by King Charles III.
