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Police Scotland opens inquiry into Andrew's Balmoral stays with Epstein

Force confirms early-stage inquiries into Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's visits to the king's Scottish estate alongside Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

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What to know

  • Police Scotland says it has received information and opened 'active inquiries' into Andrew, Epstein and Maxwell's time at Balmoral, but the probe is at a 'very early stage'.
  • The Daily Express reports the inquiries relate to claims that women were trafficked to the royal estate.
  • Thames Valley Police, the Metropolitan Police and Surrey Police also have live investigations linked to the Epstein files release, per the NPCC.
  • Andrew was already arrested in February 2026 on suspicion of misconduct in public office over separate trade-envoy allegations and denies wrongdoing.

“Have you found me some inappropriate friends?”

"The Invisible Man" (alleged Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor), Email sender, Epstein files · The Guardian ↗

Andrew Mountbatten-WindsorAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor Former Prince Andrew, Duke of YorkJeffrey EpsteinJeffrey Epstein Deceased convicted sex offenderGhislaine MaxwellGhislaine Maxwell Convicted sex trafficker, former Epstein associatePolice Scotland Investigating forceNational Police Chiefs' Council UK policing coordination body

Police Scotland opens inquiry into Andrew's Balmoral stays with Epstein
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    NPCC confirms other forces have parallel Epstein-linked probes

    The National Police Chiefs' Council says Thames Valley Police, the Metropolitan Police and Surrey Police also have live investigations connected to the release of the US Department of Justice's Epstein files.

    “Identifying any further potential offending, suspects, victims or witnesses is a complex process and will take time, but UK policing remains committed to carrying out a meticulous assessment of the material released by the US Department of Justice.”
    — NPCC spokesperson
    1. 19 outlets Scottish police say ‘active enquiries’ under way into Jeffrey Epstein’s Balmoral visit

      first by Financial Times, 9d ago · also Guardian, The Canberra Times, CNN, BBC, Sydney Morning Herald, NYT +12

      11 more headlines
    2. 7 outlets Police investigate former Prince Andrew's stays with Epstein, Maxwell at Balmoral

      first by Anadolu Agency, 9d ago · also The Daily Telegraph, The New York Times, Globe and Mail, Yahoo News Canada, ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos, Sydney Morning Herald

      7 more headlines
    • nbcnews.com

      Police in Scotland are conducting inquiries into the time former Prince Andrew spent at the king’s private estate at Balmoral with Jeffrey Epstein and his associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, authorities say.

      nbcnews.comBluesky9d ago69▲view on Bluesky ↗
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    • jmeosbn@mas.to

      — ‘Detectives in Scotland are investigating Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s stay at Balmoral castle as reported guests of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor amid allegations that women were trafficked to the royal estate. Police Scotland said it had received “information” and inquiries were at a “very early stage” … An email released in a tranche…

      jmeosbn@mas.toMastodon8d agoview on Mastodon ↗
    • europesays@pubeurope.com

      https://www. europesays.com/3343294/ Police Scotland Investigates Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Jeffrey Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell at Balmoral: 10 outlets compared # Andrew # AndrewMountbattenWindsor # beatrice # BritishRoyalFamily # Crime # DukeOfYork # Eugenie # MediaAnalysis # MediaBias # MountbattenWindsor # NewsCompared # NewsComparison #…

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  2. background

    Police Scotland confirms 'active inquiries' into Balmoral visits — Police Scotland states it has received information about time Andrew, Epstein and Maxwell spent at Balmoral and that inquiries are ongoing but at a 'very early stage'; the Daily Express reports the inquiries relate to claims women were trafficked to the estate.

  3. 1

    Daily Express reports new police probe into Balmoral photos

    Tabloid reporting surfaces photographs appearing to show Andrew and Epstein on a shooting trip at Balmoral, as word emerges of a new police investigation into their time at the estate.

    1. 12 outlets Police probe Andrew, Epstein Balmoral trips

      first by News.com.au, 9d ago · also Australian Broadcasting Corporation, ABC Australia, Channel News Asia, Straits Times, CP24, Global News +5

      11 more headlines
    2. 4 outlets Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Jeffrey Epstein's activities at Balmoral probed by police

      first by Daily Record, 9d ago · also Daily Express, The Telegraph, Sky News

      3 more headlines
  4. background

    Andrew is arrested over misconduct in public office claims — The former Duke of York was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office on his 66th birthday, over allegations he shared sensitive information with Epstein while a UK trade envoy; he was interviewed under caution and released under investigation. He denies wrongdoing.

  5. background

    Epstein files release exposes 'Invisible Man' emails to Maxwell — A tranche of released Epstein files included emails signed 'A' and from someone using the name 'the Invisible Man' asking Maxwell for 'inappropriate friends' and referencing 'Balmoral summer camp for the royal family'.

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  1. 3 outlets Police investigate Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Jeffrey Epstein’s Balmoral visits

    first by The Times, 9d ago · also The Independent, Evening Standard

    3 more headlines

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