Major Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor replace as ‘King Charles offers cops permission’
King Charles has reportedly granted police full access to all files Buckingham Palace has about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, according to The Observer.
Andrew was arrested on Thursday (February 19) on suspicion of misconduct in public office, spending 11 hours in custody on his 66th birthday, after allegations he shared sensitive information with Epstein during his time as the UK’s trade envoy.
According to reports in The Observer, detectives now have permission to “follow the evidence”.
The Observer has reported that police will be able to view all records, emails, and government files relating to his stint as trade envoy. A royal source told the publication: “We have said we will cooperate fully and wholeheartedly”.
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The Express report that this is due to fears over accusations of a “cover up” of Andrew’s behaviour during his friendship with Epstein.
Detectives continued to search Andrew’s former home, Royal Lodge, in Windsor, Berkshire, on Friday and Saturday in an investigation led by Thames Valley Police.
He has denied any wrongdoing over his links to the convicted sex offender, but has not directly responded to the latest allegations.
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After his younger brother’s arrest, the King said in a statement that “the law must take its course” and the police have “our full and wholehearted support and co-operation”.
His statement in full read: “I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office. What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities. In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation.
“Let me state clearly: the law must take its course. As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all.”
Detectives have asked Andrew’s former close protection officers to “consider carefully whether anything they saw or heard” during their service could be relevant to the investigation into Epstein and his associates.
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