Police to Question Prince Andrew’s Former Protection Officers Over Epstein Links
The Metropolitan Police have announced that they are expanding their inquiry into Prince Andrew, King Charles’s brother, by questioning all his former protection officers and reviewing records of flights at London’s airports. The investigation aims to determine whether these flights may have been used for human trafficking related to Andrew’s links with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Expanding the Investigation
This new line of inquiry is separate from the investigation that led to Andrew’s arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office last Thursday. However, it highlights the complex and multi-layered nature of the multiple investigations now surrounding the former prince.
Police have asked former protection officers to “consider carefully whether anything they saw or heard” might be relevant to the review of Epstein-related files. The officers’ testimonies and records are expected to provide crucial information about Andrew’s movements and contacts during the period under investigation.
Coordination Across Forces
The National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC) is coordinating the work of eight separate police forces investigating different aspects of Andrew’s connections to Epstein. This includes efforts to gather documents and evidence from both UK and international sources.
Authorities are also seeking unredacted documents from the US Department of Justice to better understand Andrew’s interactions with Epstein and any potential criminal activity connected to flights or other travel arrangements.
Why This Matters
This expanded inquiry underscores the seriousness with which police are treating allegations related to Andrew. Investigators are examining not only his personal actions but also the involvement of people in his immediate circle, including his protection officers, to establish whether there were any breaches of law or misuse of official resources.
The investigation continues to evolve, and the police have made clear that all relevant evidence, including international records, is being reviewed carefully as part of a thorough examination of potential crimes linked to human trafficking and misconduct.
