Scotland Yard has announced it is expanding its inquiry into Prince Andrew by contacting all his former protection officers and reviewing flight records at London airports to investigate potential human trafficking linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
The Metropolitan Police is asking former officers who worked closely with the Duke of York to 'consider carefully whether anything they saw or heard' may be relevant to ongoing reviews. The move is separate from the investigation that led to Andrew's arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Eight police forces are now coordinating efforts, led by the National Police Chief's Council, to examine Andrew's relationship with Epstein. Authorities are seeking unredacted documents from the US Department of Justice, with some forces planning to use artificial intelligence to process millions of files.
Airports under scrutiny include Heathrow, Biggin Hill, and RAF Northolt, following claims they were used for trafficking. The Met stated it is 'actively seeking further detail from law enforcement partners, including those in the United States.'
The government has indicated it may consider legislation to remove Andrew from the line of succession once police investigations conclude. Andrew spent 11 hours in a Norfolk police station this week and has denied any wrongdoing.
