London’s Metropolitan Police have announced they will not pursue any additional criminal action against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor following a renewed review of allegations linked to events from more than a decade ago.
The assessment focused on claims that the former royal figure may have requested a police protection officer to obtain personal information about Virginia Giuffre in 2011. These allegations resurfaced earlier this year after media reporting prompted authorities to re-examine the matter. Police officials stated that the review did not uncover evidence pointing to criminal conduct or professional misconduct.
As part of the process, investigators spoke with officers who were involved in close-protection duties during that time and reviewed available police records. According to the Metropolitan Police, none of the officers interviewed confirmed the allegation, and some historical records were no longer available due to the passage of time.
Family members of Virginia Giuffre expressed dissatisfaction with the decision, saying they were disappointed that no further steps would be taken. They also stated that they believed additional information could become available in the future, particularly from documents expected to be released in the United States.
Police leaders explained that the latest review aligns with earlier decisions made over several years regarding allegations connected to the late Jeffrey Epstein. Those cases were previously assessed with input from prosecutors and international partners, and authorities repeatedly concluded that the legal threshold for a UK criminal investigation had not been met.
Virginia Giuffre, who had publicly alleged she was a victim of sexual exploitation linked to Epstein, died earlier this year. She had accused Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of sexual abuse when she was underage, allegations he has consistently denied. A civil lawsuit in the United States was resolved in 2022 through a financial settlement, with no admission of wrongdoing.
In recent years, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has faced significant personal consequences, including the removal of royal titles and the loss of official roles. He is also expected to vacate his long-standing residence at Royal Lodge in Windsor and relocate to another property owned by the Crown.
The Metropolitan Police concluded their statement by emphasizing that the case could be reconsidered if credible new information emerges. Officials said they remain open to reviewing any relevant evidence that may come to light in the future.
