UK law enforcement officials have announced that their ongoing probe into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is extensive, potentially encompassing claims of sexual misconduct. They have renewed their call for any witnesses to step forward.
This development follows roughly three months after the former royal was taken into custody at his Sandringham residence in February.
Although he was soon released, authorities have kept the investigation active concerning allegations of misconduct in public office. This comes in light of documents from the US Justice Department suggesting he might have allegedly disclosed sensitive information to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
In a recent briefing, Thames Valley Police Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright informed the media that misconduct in public office can include a variety of offenses, such as sexual impropriety and obstructing justice, as he urged the public for new insights.
There is concern among police that potential witnesses might mistakenly think that the investigation is solely concentrating on the accusation of sharing confidential details with Epstein.
“Misconduct in public office is a multifaceted crime, which makes this investigation particularly challenging,” Wright explained.
“Our team of very experienced detectives are working meticulously through a significant amount of information that has come in 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 UK trade envoy in 2001, a role in which he is alleged to have committed misconduct in public office.
Wright said police were also assessing reports a woman in her 20s was taken to an address in Windsor in 2010 for sexual misconduct.
The victim-survivor alleged to the BBC that Epstein had sent her for Mountbatten-Windsor.
Wright said police are engaging with the woman’s lawyer, but she has not yet reported the offence. 
Police acknowledged victim-survivors may be put off from coming forward due to the national and international focus but assured them the door is open whenever they are ready to come forward.
“In terms of Epstein victims and survivors, we hope that anyone with relevant information will come forward and I really want to stress that our door is open whenever a victim-survivor is ready to engage with us,” Wright said.
“We’re ready for you at whatever point that may be.”
Police are working with the UK government and the US Justice Department to receive as much information as possible.
King Charles, in a statement after his younger brother’s arrest earlier this year, said police had his “full and wholehearted” support and cooperation.
“Let me state clearly: 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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