The Thames Valley Police (TVP) are reportedly “examining a number of aspects of alleged misconduct” related to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew.
The police agency indicated they were working closely with the U.K.’s Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in the probe, and have cooperated with U.S. Department of Justice for more information possibly connected to it, according to a statement issued May 22. Police didn’t reference Mountbatten-Windsor’s name directly in line with British policing standards, but he could be identified via details of his February arrest, NBC News reported. The TVP said they are looking into alleged misconduct after the Epstein Files Transparency Act was signed into law in the U.S.
“On 19 February 2026, a man in his sixties from Norfolk was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He was interviewed under caution and released under investigation on the same day. Two addresses, in Berkshire and in Norfolk, were searched,” police said.
Those details directly match the previously reported dates and locations of Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest and residences.
The TVP noted that they are investigating claims that a woman was transported to a Windsor address in in 2010 for sexual purposes. Police have spoken with the legal representative of the alleged victim.
TOPSHOT – Britain’s Prince Andrew, Duke of York (L) and Britain’s King Charles III leave following a Requiem Mass, a Catholic funeral service, for the late Katharine, Duchess of Kent, at Westminster Cathedral in London on September 16, 2025. Britain’s Duchess of Kent, known for her links to the Wimbledon tennis tournament and for anonymously teaching music at a primary school. The duchess, a talented pianist, organist and singer, was born Katharine Worsley into an aristocratic family in Yorkshire, northern England. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP) (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
The Thames Valley Police said they “sought early investigative advice from [the CPS] as we would in serious, complex, or sensitive cases.”
“We are also speaking with a number of witnesses, however as per national guidance we cannot confirm or deny the identities of these individuals,” they said in their statement.
TVP Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright called this a “complex investigation,” according to the statement.
“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,” Wright said.
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 16: Prince Andrew, The Duke of York arrives for the Requiem Mass service for the Duchess of Kent, at Westminster Cathedral on September 16, 2025 in London, England. Katharine, Duchess of Kent was married to Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, the first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II. She died on September 4 at the age of 92 at Kensington Palace surrounded by her family. Having converted to Catholicism in 1994, her funeral takes place at Westminster Cathedral and is the first Catholic funeral to be held for a member of the royal family in modern British history. Her Royal Highness will be laid to rest at the Royal Burial Ground at Frogmore, Windsor. (Photo Aaron Chown – Pool/Getty Images)
“We are committed to conducting a thorough investigation into all reasonable lines of enquiry, wherever they may lead.”
He asserted, “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.” (RELATED: Former Prince Andrew Reportedly In Police Custody In Connection With The Epstein Files)
“We will continue to work with the National Police Chiefs’ Council and other police forces to coordinate the national policing response to the Epstein Files. As part of this Thames Valley Police is actively supporting national policing in contacting Epstein victims and survivors,” he said.