Former Royal Protection Officer Alleges Prince Andrew Invited Multiple Women to Buckingham Palace

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A former royal protection officer, Paul Page, has shared new details about Prince Andrew's alleged misconduct, including claims that the former Duke of York invited multiple women to Buckingham Palace, including one referred to as 'Mrs Windsor'. Page alleges that Andrew abused his royal power and was unpleasant to palace staff. The revelations add to the ongoing scrutiny over Andrew's ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Why it matters

These new allegations against Prince Andrew further tarnish his reputation and raise more questions about his conduct and potential abuse of his royal position. The claims come amid longstanding scrutiny of Andrew's connections to Epstein and add to the pressure on the royal family to fully distance themselves from the former Duke.

The details

According to Page, Andrew was known for inviting a 'revolving door' of women to Buckingham Palace, but did not provide their names to royal protection officers. This made it difficult for officers to properly vet the visitors and ensure security. Page also alleges that Andrew was a 'bully' who mistreated palace staff. In addition to the women linked to Epstein, Page references a fourth woman referred to as 'Mrs Windsor' who frequently visited the palace through discreet entrances.

• Page served as a royal protection officer for six years until 2009, when he was jailed for a property scam.
• In 2019, Prince Andrew gave a widely criticized BBC interview denying his involvement with Epstein and Andrew's accuser Virginia Giuffre.

What’s next

Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has called for an investigation into Prince Andrew's involvement with Jeffrey Epstein, and journalists and other personalities have urged the royal family to fully distance themselves from the former Duke.