UK's Top Prosecutor Declares Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Not Above the Law
The United Kingdom's chief prosecutor has emphatically stated that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is "not above the law," as demands intensify for a formal police investigation into the disgraced royal's connections with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Stephen Parkinson, the Director of Public Prosecutions, made this declaration amid growing calls to examine whether the King's brother improperly shared confidential information during his tenure as a UK trade envoy.
Explosive Evidence Reveals Extent of Epstein Influence
A comprehensive dossier compiled by the Mail on Sunday exposes the extraordinary degree to which Andrew exploited his taxpayer-funded position to advance Epstein's business interests. The evidence includes:
- Emails demonstrating how Andrew permitted the convicted sex offender to arrange meetings during an official 2010 trade mission to China
- Previously concealed photographs showing Andrew socializing with a glamorous Chinese model at a private Beijing dinner during what was supposed to be official UK representation
- Revelations that Andrew's adviser, businessman David Stern, used offensive coded language to describe women in communications with Epstein
Thames Valley Police have engaged in preliminary discussions with Crown Prosecution Service specialists but have not yet confirmed whether a criminal investigation will be initiated against the former Duke of York.
Political Pressure Mounts for Full Investigation
Conservative politicians have joined calls for transparency, with shadow foreign secretary Dame Priti Patel stating publicly: "I think this country will feel absolutely sick with what we are now discovering with these disclosures, and full transparency and the rule of law should be applied to absolutely everyone that was involved in all of this."
Former Business Secretary Vince Cable added: "Of course there should be an inquiry – it's disgraceful behaviour. The main issue is whether this is a police matter and it is for them and the director of public prosecutions to decide. But undoubtedly this is very, very bad behaviour."
Specific Allegations of Information Sharing
The investigation reveals multiple concerning incidents:
- Andrew allegedly leaked sensitive information about Royal Bank of Scotland following its £45 billion taxpayer-funded bailout
- A senior palace aide reportedly forwarded a "sensitive" diplomatic cable about UK-China trade relations to banker Jonathan Rowland, Andrew's friend and business associate
- Epstein reportedly boasted about receiving intelligence from Andrew, former Cabinet Minister Lord Mandelson, and a mysterious "third man" from 10 Downing Street
- Following Andrew's 2010 trade mission, Stern and Epstein plotted "discreet" deals with the Chinese government
Protocol Breaches During Official Trade Mission
Andrew's high-profile role as roving trade ambassador between 2001 and 2011 was intended to promote British business and attract investment through taxpayer-funded overseas trips. However, emails reveal apparent protocol breaches, with Stern—who advised both Andrew and Epstein—being asked to "help" plan the September 2010 China visit.
Writing to Epstein after the financier's release from prison, Stern stated he would focus meetings on "financial/asset management" rather than industry ministries as Epstein requested. During the trip, Stern emailed Epstein photographs of Andrew with multiple young women, though there is no suggestion any were victims of either man.
Business Dealings and Coded Communications
The evidence shows Epstein arranged for Andrew to dine with Jes Staley, a senior JP Morgan banker who later faced exposure as Epstein's personal banker. Stern's emails repeatedly used the letter "P" as coded language for disparaging terms referring to young women.
Following the China trip, Stern discussed potential business ventures with Epstein, including a proposed $1 million investment involving Chinese media mogul Bruno Wu and luxury brands. Stern suggested creating a "discreet" investment firm targeting Chinese state-owned enterprises and private wealth, noting it should have "access to power globally – see PA [Prince Andrew]."
Ongoing Police Assessment
Thames Valley Police Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright stated: "We continue to assess all relevant information and have no further comment at this time." Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor did not respond to requests for comment regarding the allegations.
The revelations have intensified pressure on the government to release documents from Andrew's tenure as trade envoy and have sparked renewed demands for authorities to investigate whether he abused his public position by providing Epstein with confidential information.
