Thames Valley police have held discussions with the Crown Prosecution Service over allegations of misconduct in public office against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor concerning his links to Jeffrey Epstein. The force is leading an assessment of the claims, which involve documents from the Epstein files released by the US Department of Justice.
Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright confirmed that specialist Crown prosecutors have been consulted. He emphasised the complexities involved and that progress is being made, but could not provide a timeline for a decision on whether a full criminal investigation will be opened.
The allegations include that Epstein provided Mountbatten-Windsor with a woman for sex at Royal Lodge in 2010 and that the former duke shared confidential reports from his role as a government trade envoy with Epstein. Emails show reports on visits to Hong Kong, Vietnam, Singapore, and a brief on reconstruction in Afghanistan being forwarded to Epstein.
Separately, the Metropolitan Police is investigating Peter Mandelson for alleged misconduct in public office over emails sent to Epstein containing market-sensitive information. The Director of Public Prosecutions, Stephen Parkinson, said the CPS is in close contact with both forces but has not yet given formal advice.
Buckingham Palace stated it is ready to support any police investigation, with the King expressing profound concern over the allegations. Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his prince title and dukedom last year.
