Police assess new allegations against former Prince Andrew

According to media reports, British police are checking allegations that Jeffrey Epstein provided a woman to former Prince Andrew for sexual purposes in 2010. The claims were made last week, when a woman through her lawyer stated that she spent the night at his residence, Royal Lodge.

A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police confirmed they are aware of reports that the woman was «delivered to an address in Windsor in 2010 for sexual purposes.» Police said they are assessing the information under standard procedure but noted that no formal complaint has been received from the lawyer or the woman herself.

The review does not guarantee the launch of a criminal investigation. Prince Andrew has always maintained his innocence. Meanwhile, he is reported to have moved out of Royal Lodge following public pressure and is now at the Sandringham Estate.

Royal expert Christopher Anderson said that titles and privileges were important to Andrew. According to him, leaving Royal Lodge deprived him of control over his fate within the royal family.

Earlier, Prince Andrew announced he would relinquish his royal titles due to his association with Epstein. In a statement, he said the allegations were distracting from the King«s work, so he decided not to use his titles, while continuing to deny all allegations.

In 2022, Andrew reached a private settlement with Virginia Giuffre, who had sued him for sexual assault. Despite the settlement, he still claims he did nothing unlawful.