Andrew, who served as the UK’s Special Representative for International Trade and Investment from 2001 to 2011, is alleged to have sent Epstein reports concerning official trips to Vietnam and Singapore in 2010. The claims appear in the millions of files recently released as part of the Epstein document disclosure.
Under the Official Secrets Act, trade envoys are required to keep details of such trips confidential — even after leaving the post.
Thames Valley Police, which oversees the area that includes Andrew’s former Windsor residence, said it is reviewing a complaint filed by anti-monarchy campaigner Graham Smith. The report alleges suspected misconduct in public office and possible breaches of the Official Secrets Act.
“We can confirm receipt of this report and are assessing the information in line with our established procedures,” a police spokesperson said.
Comparisons to Other Political Figures
Smith confirmed he had reported Andrew to authorities, drawing parallels between the allegations and those made against former UK ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson, who has also faced scrutiny over claims of leaking government documents to Epstein.
“I cannot see any significant difference between these allegations and those against Peter Mandelson,” Smith said.
Former Board of Trade president Vince Cable, who held the role from 2010 to 2015, claimed Andrew “ruthlessly exploited” his position as trade envoy, according to The Times of London.
Emails and Overseas Meetings
Documents released in October 2010 allegedly show Andrew sending Epstein information about official visits to Singapore, Vietnam, China and Hong Kong. Business figures connected to Epstein reportedly accompanied him on some of those trips.
The following month, an account identified as belonging to “the Duke” forwarded an email from Andrew’s then-special assistant, Amit Patel, directly to Epstein — just five minutes after it was reportedly received.
Another email from November 2010 appeared to show Andrew advocating for Epstein while in the United Arab Emirates, after meeting Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
“Hey! You are in big time,” he allegedly wrote.
“He thinks you are great and would like to introduce you to Sheikh Mohammed, [sic], the crown prince. Doesn’t think it can be done before the end of the year though.” The message was signed simply with the letter A.