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Thames Valley Police are reportedly widening their inquiry into Prince Andrew by examining a 2002 Royal Ascot incident for possible sexual misconduct, corruption and fraud as part of broader investigations; the case follows prior police probes related to Epstein and Andrew’s 2026 arrest for misconduct in public office, with reps not commenting.
Thames Valley Police said its ongoing misconduct-in-public-office investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could include sexual misconduct allegations, following a claim that a woman was taken to a Windsor address for sexual purposes in 2010. Mountbatten-Windsor denies all wrongdoing and was arrested in February; police say they are examining multiple aspects of alleged misconduct and will pursue any reported information with care while considering related Epstein-era documents.
Keir Starmer's government is reportedly weighing legislation to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal line of succession after police finish investigating him for misconduct in public office tied to Jeffrey Epstein; any change would require an Act of Parliament and consent from other monarchies, as MPs also weigh a possible inquiry into his role as trade envoy while police investigations and royal duties continue.
The Giuffre family thanked Thames Valley Police after Prince Andrew’s arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office, saying no one is above the law, and emphasizing accountability for survivors; the case ties back to Virginia Giuffre’s allegations against Epstein and to broader questions about justice in both the UK and the US.
Former UK prince Andrew (Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor) has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, with police searching addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk and the man in custody. The investigation stems from his association with Jeffrey Epstein and related documents; he denies any wrongdoing and has been urged to cooperate with US authorities. The case follows his being stripped of his royal title last year amid ongoing scrutiny of the monarchy.
Buckingham Palace said it would support Thames Valley Police if approached as authorities assess a report that Prince Andrew shared confidential material with Jeffrey Epstein during his trade envoy years; DOJ files reportedly show Andrew forwarded an Epstein-linked confidential brief and travel reports in 2010, prompting questions about confidentiality duties for trade envoys. Andrew has denied any wrongdoing, while King Charles expressed concern as the police review continues, adding to the ongoing scrutiny of his ties to Epstein.
Robert Richens, 35, was jailed for life with a minimum term of 16 years at Oxford Crown Court for the 2025 murder of his former partner, Rachael Vaughan. A police clip released at sentencing shows him sobbing that he’d ‘miss GTA’ as he was arrested, a remark that went viral and highlighted his fixation on the upcoming GTA 6. Prosecutors said Vaughan suffered a sustained assault; the judge called Richens’ actions callous and merciless. In UK prisons, consoles are allowed but typically older, non-internet-enabled devices.
The Duke of Marlborough, Charles James Spencer-Churchill, has been charged with intentional strangulation related to multiple attacks over 18 months in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, and is scheduled to appear in court. The charges involve alleged assaults between November 2022 and May 2024, and the case is currently under criminal proceedings.
Burglars broke into the grounds of Windsor Castle, the primary residence of Prince William and Princess Kate, and stole two vehicles, a black Izuzu pickup and a red quad bike. The incident occurred on October 13, and no arrests have been made yet. This security breach raises concerns about safety in an area expected to be secure, especially given past incidents like the 2021 crossbow attack. An investigation by Thames Valley Police is ongoing.
Thames Valley Police has opened a second investigation into Russell Brand following allegations of harassment and stalking made by a woman who reported her claims multiple times between 2018 and 2022. This comes in addition to the ongoing Met Police probe into rape and sexual assault allegations against Brand. The comedian denies any criminal wrongdoing and asserts that all his relationships were consensual. Internal investigations have been launched by the BBC, Channel 4, and Big Brother producer Banijay, while Brand has been dropped by his agent and book publisher.
A second police investigation has been launched against actor Russell Brand in the UK over allegations of sexual misconduct. Thames Valley Police is investigating claims made by a woman who met Brand in 2015, accusing him of being a "sexual predator." This comes after a bombshell report earlier this month included accusations from multiple women who claimed Brand sexually assaulted them. Brand has denied all wrongdoing. The latest probe focuses on harassment and stalking allegations made by the woman. Scotland Yard has also started an investigation into allegations made against Brand in London and the rest of the UK.