The Metropolitan Police is currently investigating allegations that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's royal protection officers allegedly ignored events occurring during visits to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
This inquiry follows a former officer's assertion that certain members of the Royalty and Specialist Protection (RaSP) unit might have observed abusive actions at Little St James, Epstein’s estate.
Andrew's security team accompanied him on a number of occasions to the island, one of which included a flight on Epstein’s infamous private jet, known as the Lolita Express.
The ex-Met officer remarked, 'The main issue in my view is what Andrew's protection team might have seen while on Epstein’s island.'
He added, 'I am not implying they directly witnessed any illegal activity involving Andrew, but there is concern that some individuals within the royal protection unit may have deliberately overlooked what transpired on the island.'
Virginia Giuffre, a prominent accuser of the royal, who took her own life last year, alleged that she was coerced into sexual encounters with Andrew on three occasions, including at Epstein's island during the early 2000s.
Numerous survivors have reported being trafficked to the island and experiencing abuse, a location Epstein acquired in the U.S. Virgin Islands in 1998.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police stated, 'At this moment, we have not identified any misconduct by the protection officers. However, we have commenced initial inquiries regarding these specific allegations to clarify the situation.'
The spokesperson further noted, 'As with any investigation, should new allegations arise, they will be examined appropriately. This encompasses any misconduct or criminal issues.'
In an interview with LBC, the former Met protection officer expressed that there were 'valid concerns' regarding how closely the bodyguards aligned themselves with the Royal Family, suggesting they may have withheld vital information from the police concerning incidents on the island.
He mentioned that members of the Royal Protection Unit appeared 'afraid' to report misconduct, as those who had previously submitted reports were reassigned to uniformed duties.
'I firmly believed that a boundary had been crossed to the extent that we were troubled that information could have been withheld from the police,' he said.
He elaborated, 'They seemed more loyal to the Royal Family than to the Metropolitan Police, which is inappropriate.'
The former officer noted, 'We used to joke that they were 'more royal than the Royals.' Several of them began to adopt royal-style jewelry and behaviors, seeming more akin to the Royal Family than police officers.'
Former Prince Andrew, who was stripped of his royal titles due to his association with Epstein last year, has categorically denied any wrongdoing.
Several police departments in the UK are now considering launching inquiries into allegations revealed by the release of over three million Epstein documents.
This includes an investigation by Thames Valley Police, which is looking into claims that Epstein provided Andrew with a woman for sex at the Royal Lodge in 2010.
The police department is also reviewing allegations disclosed in the Epstein files that suggest Andrew may have shared sensitive information with Epstein during his time as the UK's trade envoy from 2001 to 2011.
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