Police probe Andrew MountbattenWindsor over Royal Ascot 2002 claim

Police are investigating an allegation that Andrew MountbattenWindsor behaved inappropriately toward a woman during Royal Ascot in 2002, as part of a broader probe into potential misconduct in public office. Thames Valley Police confirmed they are examining the claim, which dates to the racing festival held in Berkshire between June 18 and June 22 of that year, attended by the late Queen Elizabeth II and other senior royals.

The force declined to provide specifics about the woman involved or the nature of the alleged behavior. A spokeswoman said, “We cannot go into specifics of our ongoing investigation, but we are following all reasonable lines of inquiry.” It remains unclear whether the allegation was reported to authorities at the time or surfaced more recently. MountbattenWindsor has denied wrongdoing.

The Royal Ascot allegation is one element of a wider investigation by Thames Valley Police into the former prince’s conduct. On Friday, the force made clear that its inquiry into potential misconduct in public office covers a broad range of allegations, including both sexual misconduct and financial misconduct. Detectives are understood to be concerned that the public...