Metropolitan Police Officers Guarded Epstein's Party for Prince Andrew, Emails Reveal
Metropolitan Police officers serving as bodyguards for Prince Andrew were instructed to secure a private dinner party at Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan residence, according to a fresh cache of official emails that has recently come to light. The newly revealed details indicate that two Scotland Yard royal protection officers were directed by Epstein's staff to guard the entrance of his Manhattan townhouse during a 2010 event.
Officers Acted as 'Bouncers' for Convicted Sex Offender
The officers, who were assigned to Prince Andrew, allegedly acted as security for a guest list that included filmmaker Woody Allen, effectively serving as 'bouncers' for the convicted sex offender. Epstein was jailed in 2008 for procuring a child for prostitution, making this revelation particularly damaging. This disclosure represents a significant blow to the Metropolitan Police, which has faced years of intense scrutiny for its failure to secure convictions in the Epstein scandal.
The fallout from these revelations threatens to reach the highest levels of the Royal Household, casting a shadow over Peter Loughborough, the former head of royal protection who now serves as a senior aide to King Charles. These disclosures follow allegations that taxpayer-funded bodyguards developed an inappropriately close relationship with the 66-year-old prince, leading to concerns that they may have 'turned a blind eye' to potential misconduct or criminal activity.
Met Police Launches Internal Review
In an official update released on February 20, the Metropolitan Police confirmed they are now identifying and contacting officers who worked closely with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in a protection capacity. The statement read: 'The Met is identifying and contacting former and serving officers who may have worked closely, in a protection capacity, with Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor. They have been asked to consider carefully whether anything they saw or heard during that period of service may be relevant to our ongoing reviews.'
The investigation also extends to the potential use of British infrastructure to facilitate Epstein's crimes. The Met confirmed they are assessing suggestions that London airports may have been used for human trafficking and sexual exploitation, stating they are 'actively seeking further detail from law enforcement partners, including those in the United States.'
No New Criminal Allegations Yet
While the Met stressed that no new criminal allegations of sexual offences within their jurisdiction have been made as of today, the force is working with a national coordination group to ensure all leads from the Department of Justice files are thoroughly investigated. This review comes at a period of intense turmoil for the former Prince, who remains 'under investigation' by Thames Valley Police following his arrest on February 19, 2026, on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Former Officer Claims He Was Told to 'Keep Quiet'
A former royal protection officer who reported Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to the police over claims he smuggled women 'multiple times a week' into Buckingham Palace says he has been told to 'keep quiet' by the Met. Paul Page, who served between 1998 and 2004, said that officers working for the former Duke of York were 'not allowed' to know the names of the girls who visited him.
He has spoken publicly about the claims, adding last week he has been in contact with Thames Valley Police and offered to assist them with their investigation. Mr Page has now revealed he received a warning from the capital's police force, reminding him of his obligations of 'confidentiality and respect for the privacy of those who are protected'.
Broader Inquiry into Trade Envoy System
The Business and Trade Committee is expected to convene on Tuesday to consider a broader inquiry into the trade envoy system. While the committee initially plans to focus on general governance to avoid prejudicing ongoing criminal proceedings, the investigation is widely seen as a precursor to a deeper probe into Mountbatten-Windsor’s conduct. The Met Police has been contacted for further comment on these developments.
