Politics · 18 February 2026
Met Police checks Andrew's guards over island trips
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Foto: Bernd Schwabe in Hannover via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
The Metropolitan Police has begun assessing the conduct of officers who previously protected Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. This action follows a former colleague’s claim that security staff ignored potential crimes during visits to Jeffrey Epstein’s private island. While the force has not found evidence of misconduct yet, the Independent Office of Police Conduct may investigate if concerns arise. Several other British police departments are currently reviewing records related to the deceased sex offender.
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