Buckingham Palace Ready to Support Police Probe Into Prince Andrew's Epstein Ties

Buckingham Palace announced Monday that it is prepared to cooperate with any police investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after newly released emails suggested King Charles' younger brother may have shared confidential British trade documents with Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender who died in prison in 2019.

The development marks a dramatic escalation in the Epstein fallout for the British royal family, with Reuters reporting that Thames Valley Police are now "assessing" a formal complaint about the alleged information sharing.

"The king has made clear, in words and through unprecedented actions, his profound concern at allegations which continue to come to light in respect of Mr Mountbatten-Windsor's conduct," a palace spokesperson said.

The Leaked Trade Documents

The emails, part of a massive tranche of Epstein-related documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice on January 30, appear to show that Andrew forwarded Epstein official British trade reports about Vietnam, Singapore, and other countries in 2010 — after Epstein's conviction for child sex crimes.

At the time, Andrew served as the UK's special representative for international trade and investment, a government role that gave him access to sensitive economic intelligence.

A Royal Cast Out

Andrew was already stripped of his royal titles and military affiliations in 2022 after settling a civil sexual abuse lawsuit brought by Virginia Giuffre. He has denied all allegations of wrongdoing.

The latest revelations come on top of earlier document releases showing Andrew invited Epstein to Buckingham Palace after the sex offender's release from house arrest — a claim that further damaged Andrew's already shattered reputation.

King Charles Takes Distance

The palace's willingness to support a police investigation represents an extraordinary public distancing by King Charles from his own brother. Constitutional experts say it is virtually unprecedented for the monarchy to explicitly endorse law enforcement action against a member of the royal family.

According to Town & Country, the statement was carefully coordinated with royal advisors who determined that proactive cooperation would better protect the institution than continued silence.

What Comes Next

Legal experts say the key question is whether sharing trade documents with Epstein constituted a breach of the Official Secrets Act, which could carry criminal penalties. Thames Valley Police have not confirmed whether a formal investigation has been opened.

The Ghislaine Maxwell congressional deposition, also underway Monday, may yield additional details about Andrew's relationship with Epstein.

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