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Thames Valley Police Investigate Alleged Misconduct by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
British police are examining claims that a woman was transported to a Windsor address for sexual purposes in 2010. The probe follows the February arrest of a man in his sixties from Norfolk and involves coordination with U.S. authorities.
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Thames Valley Police stated on May 22 that they are examining multiple aspects of alleged misconduct connected to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew. K. U.S. Department of Justice. The investigation centers on a February 19 arrest.
Police described the detained individual as a man in his sixties from Norfolk who was interviewed under caution and released under investigation the same day. Two addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk were searched.
Police are looking into claims that a woman was transported to a Windsor address in 2010 for sexual purposes. Officers have spoken with the legal representative of the alleged victim. The probe began after the Epstein Files Transparency Act became law in the United States. Thames Valley Police said they are also contacting Epstein victims and survivors as part of a national policing response.
Wright described the case as complex. He said a team of experienced detectives is reviewing a significant amount of information received from the public and other sources. " — Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright, May 22, 2026 (Daily Caller) Wright added that investigators are speaking with multiple witnesses but cannot confirm or deny their identities under national guidance.
He asked the public to be patient while the inquiry continues. Police did not name Mountbatten-Windsor directly, consistent with British policing standards, but the arrest details match previously reported information about his February detention.
