Norfolk Police have concluded that material connected to Jeffrey Epstein's visits to Sandringham with Prince Andrew does not contain evidence that would warrant a criminal investigation. The update follows a review of documents released by the US Department of Justice relating to the Epstein case.
A Norfolk Police spokeswoman told the Express: "We have now completed our assessment of material connected to the release of documents by the US Department of Justice relating to the Epstein case."
Assessment of Sandringham material
The spokeswoman added: "Following a review of the information brought to our attention, no evidence has been identified that would warrant a criminal investigation by Norfolk Constabulary, and no allegations have been received. As part of this process, we have worked with the national coordination group, which has been overseeing the review of material shared with policing across the UK to ensure a consistent approach."
However, regarding the possible use of RAF Marham, the spokeswoman said: "Documents relating to Ministry of Defence sites have been referred to and continue to be assessed by the national group. That work remains ongoing."
The Telegraph reported in 2011 that Epstein took a flight on a Gulfstream jet that landed at RAF Marham air base in Norfolk in December 2000, before spending time with the then Duke of York at Sandringham with Ghislaine Maxwell. The Daily Mail reported in 2007 that Epstein stayed for a "weekend house party" at Sandringham.
Windsor Castle inquiries ongoing
It is also known that Epstein and Maxwell attended a joint birthday party at Windsor Castle and a shooting weekend organised by Andrew in 2000. The Epstein files contain documents suggesting that a "Super Dinner" was being organised at the castle in 2017 with Chinese businesspeople, and communications suggest Epstein was involved.
A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police did not confirm either way if officers were investigating Epstein and Maxwell visiting Windsor Castle and its estate. A spokesperson for the force said: "We cannot go into details of the investigation, but we are following all reasonable lines of enquiry."
Andrew was arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He was released after being questioned by cops, and has not been charged with any offences. He has denied any wrongdoing.
Ongoing investigation
The Express understands that the investigation is ongoing and police are still looking at potential misconduct in public office. Searches have taken place at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk. The alleged offence is broad and means there are a lot of passages officers can go down.
No further information about particular visits can be released at this time. It comes after the Express broke a world exclusive that police are conducting active inquiries into Andrew's stays at Balmoral with Epstein and Maxwell. Police Scotland said enquiries are still at an "early stage" but are understood to relate to claims that women were allegedly trafficked to the King's private estate in the Highlands.
