Overview
- Thames Valley Police continue to investigate Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after his February 19 arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office over allegations he shared confidential reports with Jeffrey Epstein, which he denies.
- A Mail on Sunday investigation published newly surfaced messages from 2011 that show Andrew discussing £50,000 each for Beatrice and Eugenie from tycoon David Rowland, though it remains unclear whether any payments were made.
- Members of Parliament called for answers on whether any such funds were linked to Andrew’s trade envoy role, with critics saying the claims raise questions about mixing public duty and private financial interests.
- Multiple outlets report the York sisters were told they will not join the Royal Ascot royal contingent and that royals were advised to avoid photographs with them, while other sources dispute a formal ban and say the sisters were not planning to attend.
- Beatrice and Eugenie have kept a low profile and scaled back public plans, with sources describing them as horrified and drained, as government discussions about Andrew’s succession status are said to await the outcome of the investigation.