Scottish police are investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s visits to Balmoral amid his links to Jeffrey Epstein

Police Scotland is conducting preliminary inquiries into information concerning visits by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of King Charles III, to the Balmoral royal estate. The investigation concerns, among other things, claims that several women were brought onto the Highlands property, but the authorities have not confirmed any new criminal allegations or the presence of trafficked people there.

Police Scotland said it had received information and was conducting active inquiries, which are at a very early stage. The institution said the efforts were based on the available evidence and that it was attentive to the needs of victims and abuse survivors. Police provided no further details, considering additional comments premature.

According to information reported by the Daily Mail, Andrew and Ghislaine Maxwell allegedly travelled to Balmoral in 2006 aboard Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet. US files have also included images from 1999 showing Epstein and Maxwell in the estate area, as well as photographs of Andrew and Epstein at a hunting party.

Andrew has consistently denied the sexual abuse allegations made by Virginia Giuffre. In 2022, he reached a financial settlement with her in a civil case, without the agreement representing a conviction. The controversies subsequently led to the removal of his titles and royal privileges. Suspicions that sensitive information was passed to Epstein are also being examined separately, allegations Andrew denies.