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Whoa. Police are officially investigating Andrew Mountbatten Windsor for sexual misconduct!
UK’s Thames Valley Police released an update on their investigation into the former Duke of York on Friday, though they didn’t use his name, and revealed they are, in fact, looking into allegations of sexual misconduct! Wow! They stated:
“In addition to the investigation into misconduct in public office, the assessment of reports that a woman was taken to an address in Windsor in 2010 for sexual purposes is ongoing.”
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At this time, however, the woman has not spoken to the police:
“We have engaged with the woman’s legal representative to confirm that, should she wish to report this to police, it will be taken seriously and handled with care, sensitivity and respect for her privacy and her right for anonymity.
We recognise how difficult it can be to speak about experiences of this nature, and any contact with police will be led by her wishes, when and if she feels ready and able to do so.”
BTW, in the Epstein Files, messages from September 2010 — weeks after Jeffrey Epstein completed house arrest for prior convictions — Epstein said he needed some “private time” with King Charles III‘s brother and mentioned traveling with three woman “to add some life.” Noted in the docs, “The Duke” allegedly suggested Buckingham Palace for the meeting, as it would give them privacy. It is unclear if this relates to the allegations the police are looking into.
The investigators have also been in touch with “the United States Department of Justice to get further information that may be related to this investigation,” the statement noted:
“The investigation is examining a number of aspects of alleged misconduct following the release of files under the Epstein Files Transparency Act in the United States. We are also speaking with a number of witnesses, however as per national guidance we cannot confirm or deny the identities of these individuals.”
Plus, they have “been working with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in the United Kingdom and have sought early investigative advice from them as we would in serious, complex, or sensitive cases.” They added:
“We will continue to work with the National Police Chiefs’ Council and other police forces to coordinate the national policing response to the Epstein Files. As part of this Thames Valley Police is actively supporting national policing in contacting Epstein victims and survivors. We hope that anyone with relevant information will come forward whenever they are ready to engage with us; our door is always open.”
This comes after the 66-year-old was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office on February 19, his birthday. He was accused of sharing confidential information with Jeffrey while he was a trade envoy for the UK. His two residences in Berkshire and Norfolk were also searched as part of the investigation.
Andrew has long been criticized for his friendship with Epstein — the extent of which was exposed in the Epstein Files. The late Virginia Giuffre even alleged she’d been forced to have sex with the royal, including when she was just 17. Andrew denied the allegations and settled a civil lawsuit in 2022.
Thames Valley Police Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright encouraged anyone with information to reach out, expressing:
“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.”
He added:
“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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