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Windsor Today
By the People, for the People
Police Assess Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's Emails to Epstein
Prosecutors to review potential misconduct in public office allegations
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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British police are assessing emails sent by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, to Jeffrey Epstein to determine if a full criminal investigation is warranted for potential misconduct in public office. The assessment comes after an anti-monarchy group reported Mountbatten-Windsor to Thames Valley Police over the emails, which allegedly contained confidential material from his role as a U.K. Trade Envoy.
Why it matters
The investigation into Mountbatten-Windsor's communications with Epstein represents the latest development in the ongoing scrutiny of the royal family's ties to the disgraced financier. Any potential criminal charges would further damage the reputation of the monarchy and raise questions about oversight and accountability for public officials.
The details
Thames Valley Police is leading the assessment of the allegations and has engaged with specialist prosecutors from the Crown Prosecution Service. Authorities are evaluating whether a criminal offense is suspected and if a full investigation is required. Misconduct in public office cases involve particular complexities, so the assessment is being conducted carefully and thoroughly.
- On February 11, 2026, Thames Valley Police confirmed they are assessing allegations relating to misconduct in public office against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
The players
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Formerly known as Prince Andrew, he is the second son of Queen Elizabeth II and has faced scrutiny over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Thames Valley Police
The police force covering the Windsor area, where Mountbatten-Windsor previously resided, is leading the assessment of the allegations against him.
Crown Prosecution Service
The independent public prosecution service for England and Wales, which is providing specialist advice to Thames Valley Police on the case.
Republic
An anti-monarchy pressure group that reported Mountbatten-Windsor to Thames Valley Police over the emails to Epstein.
Virginia Giuffre
A woman who accused Mountbatten-Windsor of raping her in 2001, a claim he has denied and settled a lawsuit over in 2022 without admitting liability.
What they’re saying
“We can confirm today that Thames Valley Police is leading the ongoing assessment of allegations relating to misconduct in public office. This specifically relates to documents within the United States Department of Justice's Epstein Files.”
— Oliver Wright, Assistant Chief Constable, Thames Valley Police (Newsweek)
What’s next
Thames Valley Police has not provided a timeline for when a decision will be made on whether to open a full criminal investigation into the allegations against Mountbatten-Windsor.
The takeaway
The investigation into Mountbatten-Windsor's communications with Epstein represents the latest chapter in the ongoing scrutiny of the royal family's ties to the disgraced financier. Any potential criminal charges would further damage the monarchy's reputation and raise questions about oversight and accountability for public officials.
