British Police Assess New Allegations
British police are currently assessing allegations that Prince Andrew, also known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, shared confidential trade information with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The claims suggest that the former royal, during his tenure as a United Kingdom trade envoy, passed on sensitive government reports to Epstein in 2010 and 2011.
Thames Valley Police confirmed on Monday that it has received a report outlining these claims and is reviewing the information according to its established procedures. The police force emphasized that this assessment is ongoing and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.
Details Emerge from Epstein Files
The allegations originate from newly released documents by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) related to Jeffrey Epstein. Emails contained within these files, seen by the BBC, reportedly show Andrew passing on details of investment and trade opportunities to Epstein. This information allegedly included reports from official trade visits to countries such as Vietnam, Singapore, China, and Hong Kong. One specific instance cited is a Christmas Eve briefing concerning investment opportunities in the reconstruction of Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Some documents were reportedly forwarded to Epstein within minutes of Andrew receiving them from his staff.
Andrew served as the UK's special representative for international trade from 2001 to 2011. Official guidance for trade envoys mandates a strict duty of confidentiality regarding sensitive commercial or political information.
Official Responses and Broader Context
The report to the police was submitted by Graham Smith, chief executive of the British anti-monarchist group Republic. Smith stated he reported Prince Andrew for suspected misconduct in public office and a possible breach of official secrets. Prince Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing in connection with his association with Epstein and has not publicly commented on these latest allegations.
Buckingham Palace has indicated its readiness to 'support' police if contacted regarding the matter. King Charles III has expressed 'profound concern' over the allegations, and a spokesperson for Prince William and Princess Catherine stated they are 'deeply concerned' by the continuing revelations.
The new scrutiny follows the release of millions of pages of Epstein-related documents by U.S. authorities, with a significant batch of over 3 million documents published on January 30, 2026, in compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Andrew was previously stripped of his royal titles by King Charles III last year and settled a civil sexual abuse lawsuit in 2022.
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