Mountbatten-Windsor, who found himself detained for several hours earlier this year as part of an ongoing police probe, is now under suspicion for potentially leaking classified information to Epstein during his tenure as the UK’s trade envoy.

Although he was released without any charges following his arrest, authorities conducted searches at two properties associated with him. The investigation has garnered significant attention, with multiple UK news outlets, including the BBC, now reporting on the developments.

The Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed that it is actively advising the police on this matter. “We can confirm that we are now providing early investigative advice to the Metropolitan Police Service regarding the force’s investigation into a 72-year-old man and will continue to liaise as requested,” read a statement provided to the BBC.

Additionally, the Crown Prosecution Service noted, “We can now also confirm that we are providing early investigative advice to Thames Valley Police in relation to a 66-year-old man.”

While Mountbatten-Windsor is identified as the 66-year-old man, the 72-year-old is believed to be Peter Mandelson, a former UK ambassador to the US, who has also been connected to Epstein.

Mountbatten-Windsor is the 66-year-old man, while the 72-year-old man is understood to be former UK ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson, who has also been linked to Epstein.

Mandelson is suspected of passing on market-sensitive information to Epstein while serving as a UK government minister.

Both Mountbatten-Windsor and Mandelson have had communications with Esptein published by the US Justice Department.

Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently denied wrongdoing in his association with the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender, who died by suicide in US custody in 2019.

Mandelson, who was arrested and released without charge earlier this year on suspicion of misconduct in public office, has claimed he was unaware of any criminal activities by Epstein and expressed sympathy for his victims.

Crown prosecutors often provide advice to police during investigations, particularly those that are high-profile or stretch back years.

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