Police issue fresh appeal for witnesses as investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor continues

British police say the ongoing investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is broad and may involve alleged sexual misconduct, as they have issued a new appeal for witnesses to come forward.

The update comes about three months after the former prince was arrested at his Sandringham home in February.

While he was released soon after, police have continued to investigate an allegation of misconduct in public office after the US Department of Justice released files showing he may have shared confidential information with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

In an update today, Thames Valley Police Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright told local media that misconduct in public office could include a range of offences, including sexual misconduct and perverting the course of justice, as he called for new information from the public.

Police are reportedly concerned. Witnesses may think investigators are focusing only on the claim that Mountbatten-Windsor shared confidential information with Epstein.

“Misconduct in public office is a crime that can take many forms, making this a complex investigation,” Wright said.

“Our team of highly experienced detectives is working diligently through a significant amount of information received from the public and other sources.

“We are committed to conducting a thorough investigation into all reasonable lines of inquiry wherever they may lead.”

Mountbatten-Windsor was appointed as the United Kingdom’s trade envoy in 2001, a role in which he is alleged to have committed misconduct in public office.

Wright said police were also reviewing reports that a woman in her 20s had been taken to a Windsor address in 2010 for sexual misconduct.

The victim-survivor claimed to the BBC that Epstein sent her to Mountbatten-Windsor.

Wright said police are talking to the woman’s attorney, but she has not yet reported the violation. 

Police acknowledged that victim-survivors may be deterred from coming forward due to the national and international focus, but assured them the door is open when they are ready to come forward.

“As it relates to Epstein victims and survivors, we hope that anyone with relevant information will come forward and I really want to emphasize that our door is open if any victim-survivor is willing to engage with us,” Wright said.

“We are here for you, at any time.”

Police are working with the British government and the US Department of Justice to gather as much information as possible.

King Charles said in a statement after his younger brother’s arrest earlier this year that police had his “full and sincere” support and cooperation.

“Let me make it clear: the law must take its course,” he said at the time.

Wright said the ongoing investigation will be thorough, lengthy and complex. 

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