Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor allegedly behaved inappropriately towards a woman at Royal Ascot in 2002 (Sean Dempsey/PA) (PA Archive)Thames Valley Police are reportedly investigating an allegation that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor behaved inappropriately towards a woman at Royal Ascot in Berkshire in 2002. This specific claim is being considered as part of a broader police inquiry into potential misconduct in public office by Andrew, which now includes allegations of sexual misconduct. Detectives are clarifying that their investigation's scope is wider than just accusations of Andrew sharing information as a trade envoy, encompassing broader legal terms for the offence. Andrew served as the UK’s special representative for international trade and investment from 2001 to 2011, stepping down amidst controversy over his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, though he denies any wrongdoing. The ongoing major investigation is anticipated to be lengthy, facing obstacles such as legally defining 'public office', and Andrew was arrested and interviewed under caution on 19 February, with searches conducted at his former residences. In fullPolice investigate Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over Royal Ascot misconduct allegationThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor reportedly investigated over 2002 misconduct allegation
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor allegedly behaved inappropriately towards a woman at Royal Ascot in 2002 (Sean Dempsey/PA) (PA Archive)Thames Valley Police are reportedly investigating an allegation that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor behaved inappropriately towards a woman at Royal Ascot in Berkshire in 2002. This specific claim is being considered as part of a broader police inquiry into potential misconduct in public office by Andrew, which now includes allegations of sexual misconduct. Detectives are clarifying that their investigation's scope is wider than just accusations of Andrew sharing information as a trade envoy, encompassing broader legal terms for the offence. Andrew served as the UK’s special representative for international trade and investment from 2001 to 2011, stepping down amidst controversy over his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, though he denies any wrongdoing. The ongoing major investigation is anticipated to be lengthy, facing obstacles such as legally defining 'public office', and Andrew was arrested and interviewed under caution on 19 February, with searches conducted at his former residences. In fullPolice investigate Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over Royal Ascot misconduct allegationThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
