Compiled By: Malami Haruna Dogon daji
30 OCTOBER, 2026
In an unprecedented development drawing global attention to royal accountability, Police Scotland has initiated active, evidence-led inquiries into the time Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor spent with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein at the Balmoral estate.
Police Launch Active Inquiries into Balmoral Visits
Police Scotland confirmed on Friday that it has received information regarding visits made by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Jeffrey Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell to the British royal family’s private estate in Aberdeenshire.
Authorities emphasized that the investigation remains at a “very early stage” and is strictly evidence-led. Police spokespersons stressed that placing the needs of victim-survivors at the heart of their work remains the central priority as officers review the incoming details.
“We have received information and active inquiries are ongoing but these are at a very early stage,”
– a Police Scotland spokesperson stated, maintaining that officers are systematically examining the material.
Examining the Claims and Evidentiary Background
Reports in British media, led by the Daily Express, indicate the inquiries stem from allegations that women were trafficked to the estate. However, Police Scotland has not publicly confirmed the specific nature of these claims, nor has it established criminal responsibility against any individual.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, has consistently and strenuously denied any involvement in unlawful conduct or wrongdoing. No formal criminal case or charges have been brought against him regarding these matters.
The scrutiny follows historical records and official photographs released by the US Department of Justice showing Epstein and Mountbatten-Windsor together at Balmoral, reportedly dating back to an invitation in 1999. Additional travel records show Maxwell and Mountbatten-Windsor flew on Epstein’s private jet from Luton to Edinburgh in September 2006. While such records confirm physical presence and travel, authorities note they do not inherently prove criminal activity.
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