British police have said they are expanding their investigation into allegations linked to Prince Andrew, with officials confirming they are also willing to examine new claims involving other individuals connected to the case.
The development comes as Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor continues to face scrutiny over long-standing allegations tied to his association with convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The UK’s Thames Valley Police said it has been in contact with a lawyer representing a potential victim after reports emerged that a woman was allegedly taken to Windsor in 2010 “for sexual purposes”.
Investigators said the case is no longer limited to earlier lines of inquiry concerning alleged misconduct in public office during Andrew’s time as a UK trade envoy.
In a statement, the force noted that it is “examining a number of aspects of alleged misconduct following the release of files under the Epstein Files Transparency Act in the United States,” adding that its inquiries remain ongoing.
Police also stressed that they are open to receiving additional complaints, including a separate allegation of sexual misconduct reportedly linked to a senior royal figure.
“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,” the statement said.
Investigators added that public perception of the case may be incomplete, clarifying that the probe is not limited to misconduct in public office allegations but also includes other reported incidents requiring assessment.
Andrew, who was questioned by police in February over suspected misconduct in public office during his tenure as a UK trade envoy between 2001 and 2011, has denied all wrongdoing. He has not been charged but remains under police caution.
The Duke of York, who is the second son of the late Queen Elizabeth II, has previously been stripped of his royal duties and titles amid the wider controversy surrounding his links to Epstein, who died in prison in 2019.
He has also been removed from his long-time residence at Royal Lodge in Windsor and relocated to the King’s Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.
Police say the investigation remains active and are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward as inquiries continue.
