Thames Valley Police confirms that it has received a report concerning allegations of the potential sharing of confidential trade-related information by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor with the late Jeffrey Epstein. The report was submitted by the campaign group Republic and is currently under assessment.
The matter arises following the release of correspondence by the United States authorities. The material includes emails which appear to suggest that confidential information associated with official overseas trade visits may have been shared with a third party. The correspondence reportedly refers to visits to Singapore, Vietnam, Shenzhen in China, and Hong Kong, as well as details of potential investment opportunities.
Under established government protocols, individuals appointed as trade envoys are subject to duties of confidentiality in relation to sensitive commercial, political, and strategic information obtained during the course of official engagements.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor served as the United Kingdom’s Special Representative for International Trade and Investment between 2001 and 2011. He has been approached for comment in relation to the allegations but has not provided a response at this time. He has previously and consistently denied any wrongdoing. It is noted that inclusion within materials associated with Jeffrey Epstein does not of itself constitute evidence of criminal conduct.
A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said:
“We can confirm receipt of this report and are assessing the information provided in accordance with our established policies and procedures.”
Information reviewed by the BBC indicates that an email dated 7 October 2010 appears to show that details of forthcoming official trade visits were communicated to Jeffrey Epstein. Further correspondence suggests that on 30 November 2010, official reports relating to those visits—originating from Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s then special assistant, Amit Patel—may have been forwarded shortly after receipt.
Thames Valley Police has stated that the assessment remains ongoing. Any determination as to further action will be made following consideration of the available information and in line with applicable legal thresholds and investigative standards.
