Update released as probe into former Prince Andrew continues

Thames Valley Police has said today (Friday, May 22) that its investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is ongoing and have reiterated a public appeal for any information.

The former prince was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office on February 19 this year, after he which he was interviewed under caution and released under investigation on the same day. 

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Two addresses, in Berkshire and in Norfolk, were searched. 

Thames Valley Police Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said: “Our misconduct in public office investigation is continuing. 

“Misconduct in public office is a crime that can take different forms, making this a complex investigation. 

“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.

Police officers at Royal Lodge, the former home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in Windsor, Berkshire earlier in 2026 (Image: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire)

“We are committed to conducting a thorough investigation into all reasonable lines of enquiry, wherever they may lead.”

This information referred to includes information released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act in the United States.

The team has also been working with the United States Department of Justice to get further information that may be related to this investigation and they have been working with the UK Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).

A number of witnesses have also come forward and the force has urged anyone with any information to make themselves known.

Mr Wright added: “We encourage anyone with information to get in touch with us through the normal non-urgent contact channels, such as the Thames Valley Police online portal.

“I understand the high level of interest in this work, but please be patient as we continue to actively progress our investigation.

“We will provide further updates to the public and media when appropriate.” 

Ghislaine Maxwell with Jeffrey Epstein (Image: US Department of Justice/PA)

Thames Valley Police said it is co-ordinating with National Police Chiefs’ Council and other police forces about the work into the Epstein Files and is supporting national police who are contacting victims and survivors.

The force added that the assessment of reports that a woman was taken to an address in Windsor in 2010 for sexual purposes is ongoing. 

A spokesperson said: “We have engaged with the woman’s legal representative to confirm that, should she wish to report this to police, it will be taken seriously and handled with care, sensitivity and respect for her privacy and her right for anonymity.  

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“We recognise how difficult it can be to speak about experiences of this nature, and any contact with police will be led by her wishes, when and if she feels ready and able to do so.”

The former Prince Andrew was featured heavily in the Epstein Files being a friend of former financier and convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein for many years.

Epstein was indicted in the US in July 2019 on charges of sex trafficking minors between 2002 and 2005. He died in his jail cell on August 10 and his death was ruled a suicide by hanging.

His associate Ghislaine Maxwell – who is in a US prison – grew up in Oxford.