UK police expand probe into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor conduct

British police have renewed their appeal for witnesses as a major investigation into the conduct of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of King Charles III, continues to expand. The Thames Valley Police are examining a wide range of potential misconduct during his former role as a UK trade envoy, including allegations of sharing confidential information, corruption, and sexual misconduct.

The former royal was arrested at his Norfolk home on February 19 on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He was interviewed under caution and released under investigation on the same day. Police also executed search warrants at two addresses, one in Berkshire and one in Norfolk, which are properties formerly occupied by Mountbatten-Windsor. The investigation was sparked by the release of U.S. Department of Justice files related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, with emails suggesting he shared sensitive trade information with Epstein during his tenure as the UK's Special Representative for International Trade and Investment from 2001 to 2011. He has consistently denied any wrongdoing.

In a public statement, Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright emphasized the broad scope...