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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor investigated over potential sex crimes

Published 09:12 22 May 2026 BST

Updated 11:07 22 May 2026 BST

Harry Warner
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor investigated over potential sex crimes

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It comes after he was arrested three months ago

Police are investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over potential sex crimes, it has been reported.

A call for people to come forward has been renewed by investigators with detectives keen to speak to a woman who claims she was taken to the home of the former prince in Windsor "for sexual purposes", as per Sky News.

The BBC reports that police are concerned that witnesses might think they are focusing only on the allegation that Andrew shared a confidential trade report with late financier Jeffrey Epstein.

A source said: "People mistakenly think we are looking at finance-based crime, but that couldn't be further from the truth.

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"Misconduct in public office covers many others, including sex offences, fraud, corruption, perverting the course of justice and others.

"We have a much broader view. We are investigating all aspects and we will go where the evidence leads us."

Police are also appealing for other potential Epstein survivors to aid with an expanding inquiry after already speaking to a range of witnesses since Andrew was arrested on his 66th birthday back in February.

Andrew, who acted as a UK government trade envoy, was interviewed on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Andrew remains under investigation and strongly denies any wrongdoing.

There are allegations that Epstein sent a non-British woman to the UK in 2010 for a sexual encounter with the former prince which officers are assessing, but are yet to interview her.

It is thought that police are looking to get their hands on unredacted copies of relevant Epstein files, something which is believed would largely help the investigation.

The particular investigation into Andrew is a complex one because of the complexity and difficulty to prove misconduct in office.

Thames Valley Police Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said: "Our misconduct in public office investigation is continuing. Misconduct in public office is a crime that can take different forms, making this a complex investigation.

"Our team of very experienced detectives are working meticulously through a significant amount of information that has come in from the public and other sources. We are committed to conducting a thorough investigation into all reasonable lines of enquiry, wherever they may lead.

"We encourage anyone with information to get in touch with us through the normal non-urgent contact channels, such as the Thames Valley Police online portal.

"I understand the high level of interest in this work, but please be patient as we continue to actively progress our investigation. We will provide further updates to the public and media when appropriate."

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