Thames Valley Police have issued a fresh appeal for witnesses as they investigate allegations of misconduct in public office against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former prince. The force believes there may be individuals with information about sexual misconduct, corruption, fraud, or the sharing of confidential information involving the King's brother who have not yet come forward.
Mountbatten-Windsor, 66, was arrested and questioned under criminal caution in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office, linked to his role as a British trade envoy. He is alleged to have passed information to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, according to documents released by the US Department of Justice. The former prince denies all wrongdoing.
Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said the force is working through a 'significant amount' of information but is concerned that potential witnesses may think detectives are only interested in one narrow aspect of the case. Misconduct in public office covers a range of offences, including sexual misconduct, wilful neglect of duty, perverting the course of justice, and dishonest or fraudulent conduct.
Wright stated: 'Misconduct in public office is a crime that can take different forms, making this a complex investigation. 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.'
The investigation includes detectives with expertise in sexual offences. The force is assessing a claim from a woman in the US that she was taken to an address in Windsor in 2010 for sexual purposes. Wright said police have engaged with her legal representative and will handle any report with care and respect for her privacy.
The inquiry is expected to be lengthy, with no potential trial before 2027 if charges are brought. Thames Valley Police are also seeking information from the royal household, government departments, and the Metropolitan Police, which previously assessed claims against the former prince twice without investigating.
