Prince Andrew Investigation

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Prince Andrew was arrested in February 2026 on suspicion of misconduct in public office in connection with his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and was released under investigation, denying any wrongdoing. As of July 24, 2026, police are pursuing new lines of inquiry, planning to travel to the US to speak with Virginia Giuffre's family, and the investigation has expanded to include allegations of sexual misconduct, corruption, and fraud. Thames Valley Police are working with the U.S. Justice Department and Britain's Crown Prosecution Service, with American politicians also demanding a new criminal investigation. Tech companies have been ordered to preserve messages between Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein as part of a widening criminal investigation into Epstein's Zorro Ranch.

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July 2026 — 3 developments

  1. Prince Andrew Arrested on Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office

    Prince Andrew was arrested in February 2026 on suspicion of misconduct in public office in connection with his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. He was released under investigation and has not been charged, though he denies any wrongdoing. Police were pursuing new lines of inquiry in July 2026 and planning to travel to the US to speak with Virginia Giuffre's family.

  2. New Mexico Prosecutors Order Preservation of Prince Andrew-Epstein Messages

    Tech companies have been ordered to preserve messages between Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein as part of a widening criminal investigation by New Mexico prosecutors into Epstein's Zorro Ranch. American politicians are also demanding a new criminal investigation into Mountbatten-Windsor's ties to Epstein, urging the FBI to probe fresh evidence.

  3. Police to interview Virginia Giuffre's family in US as part of Prince Andrew probe

    Thames Valley Police are planning to interview Virginia Giuffre's brother and sister-in-law in the United States as part of their ongoing investigation into Prince Andrew. The police reportedly wish to discuss Giuffre's allegations of sexual assault with them.

June 2026 — 1 developments

  1. Prince Andrew Investigation Expands to Include Sexual Misconduct Allegations

    Police urged new witnesses to come forward on May 22, 2026, as the investigation into Prince Andrew expanded to potentially include allegations of sexual misconduct, in addition to misconduct in public office, corruption, and fraud. Thames Valley Police are working with the U.S. Justice Department and Britain's Crown Prosecution Service in this wide-ranging probe, which was sparked by the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.

May 2026 — 2 developments

  1. Prince Andrew Investigation Expands to Include 2002 Royal Ascot Allegation

    Thames Valley Police have reportedly expanded their investigation into Prince Andrew to include an allegation of inappropriate behavior towards a woman at Royal Ascot in 2002. The inquiry is now understood to cover sexual misconduct, broadening the scope beyond previous allegations.

  2. Prince Andrew investigation: Police seek new witnesses, probe sexual misconduct claims

    Thames Valley Police are appealing for new witnesses in their ongoing investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The probe is examining multiple aspects of alleged misconduct, including reports that a woman was taken to an address in Windsor in 2010 for sexual purposes.

April 2026 — 2 developments

  1. Prince Andrew investigated for misconduct in public office, police seek US documents

    Thames Valley Police confirmed in April 2026 that they are investigating Prince Andrew for misconduct in public office concerning allegations he passed sensitive material to Jeffrey Epstein. British police are seeking unredacted documents from U.S. authorities, which they consider crucial for potential charges. Prince Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing.

  2. CPS advises police on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor misconduct probe after 2026 arrest

    The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is providing early investigative advice to police concerning the alleged misconduct in public office by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. This development follows his arrest in February 2026 and release under investigation.

March 2026 — 1 developments

  1. Police consider expanding Prince Andrew investigation to include corruption, sex trafficking

    Police are reportedly considering expanding the investigation into Prince Andrew to include potential offenses such as corruption and alleged sex trafficking. He was arrested on February 19, 2026, in connection with revelations from the Jeffrey Epstein files and released under investigation after 11 hours.

February 2026 — 4 developments

  1. Police conclude searches of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's properties in misconduct probe

    Police have concluded their searches of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's properties in Berkshire and Norfolk as part of the investigation into his alleged misconduct in public office. He was arrested last week on suspicion of this offense and released under investigation. The investigation is linked to allegations that he shared sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein during his time as the UK's trade envoy.

  2. Prince Andrew arrested, questioned in Epstein probe; King Charles says law must take its course

    Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over his alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein. He was questioned for 11 hours and subsequently released under investigation. King Charles III stated that the law must take its course.

  3. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office

    Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Police also conduct searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk. He remains in police custody.

  4. Thames Valley Police assess reports Prince Andrew sent trade reports to Epstein

    Thames Valley Police confirms it is assessing reports that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor sent confidential trade reports to Epstein in 2010, when he was Britain's special envoy for international trade.

January 2026 — 1 developments

  1. US Justice Department Releases Epstein Documents, Revealing Prince Andrew Forwarded Confidential Reports

    Millions of documents from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation are released by the U.S. Justice Department, including emails that appear to show Prince Andrew forwarding confidential trade reports to Epstein in 2010.

October 2025 — 1 developments

  1. King Charles III initiates process to strip Prince Andrew of royal titles and honours

    Buckingham Palace announces that King Charles III has initiated the process to strip Prince Andrew of his royal titles and honours, and he is asked to leave his Windsor mansion.

February 2022 — 1 developments

  1. Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre reach out-of-court settlement

    Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre reach an out-of-court civil settlement for an undisclosed sum, reported to be $12 million, with no admission of liability.

August 2021 — 1 developments

  1. Virginia Giuffre Sues Prince Andrew in New York, Alleging Sexual Assault

    Virginia Giuffre files a civil lawsuit against Prince Andrew in New York, alleging sexual assault and battery.

November 2019 — 1 developments

  1. Prince Andrew steps back from public duties after controversial BBC interview

    Following a controversial BBC interview attempting to explain his relationship with Epstein, Prince Andrew steps back from all public duties and charitable roles.

February 2011 — 1 developments

  1. Prince Andrew's 2011 email to Epstein surfaces, contradicting claims of severed ties

    An email, dated February 28, 2011, surfaces showing Prince Andrew telling Epstein 'we are in this together,' contradicting his earlier claims of cutting ties in December 2010.

December 2010 — 1 developments

  1. Prince Andrew photographed walking with Jeffrey Epstein in Central Park

    Prince Andrew is photographed walking with Jeffrey Epstein in Central Park, New York. Andrew claims this meeting was to end their friendship.

June 2008 — 1 developments

  1. Jeffrey Epstein pleads guilty to soliciting a minor, sentenced to 18 months

    Jeffrey Epstein pleads guilty to state charges of soliciting a minor for prostitution in Florida and is sentenced to 18 months in prison.

April 2000 — 1 developments

  1. Epstein and Maxwell attend Prince Andrew's 40th birthday party at Windsor Castle

    Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell attend a party at Windsor Castle hosted by Queen Elizabeth II, partially celebrating Prince Andrew's 40th birthday.

January 1999 — 1 developments

  1. Prince Andrew meets Jeffrey Epstein, introduced by Ghislaine Maxwell

    Prince Andrew reportedly meets Jeffrey Epstein for the first time, introduced by Epstein's associate Ghislaine Maxwell.