King Charles III allows police access to Prince Andrew documents

King Charles III has agreed to give police access to documents related to the investigation into his brother, Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, and his possible connections with financier Jeffrey Epstein, The Observer reports, citing sources.

According to the publication, staff at Buckingham Palace will provide investigators with files, correspondence, and materials related to Prince Andrew’s work as the United Kingdom’s trade representative.

It remains unclear whether searches will be conducted at Buckingham Palace, where Prince Andrew had a private office and apartments until 2022.

Sources within the royal family note that there is a risk of uncovering evidence suggesting that senior palace officials “were aware of Andrew’s actions and concealed them.”

The former British royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, younger brother of Charles III, has been under police investigation following his arrest on 19 February 2026 on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The arrest is linked to allegations that he improperly shared confidential government information with American financier Jeffrey Epstein during his time as the United Kingdom’s trade envoy — not fundamentally tied to prior sexual misconduct claims.

Andrew was released under investigation later the same day after almost 12 hours of questioning, but the inquiry has continued with searches at his former residences as police seek evidence.

Documents released by U.S. authorities, including emails and reports, have drawn scrutiny in the UK, with some suggesting that Andrew passed on sensitive official materials to Epstein. This has intensified police interest and prompted broader examination of his conduct while serving in official roles.

By Khagan Isayev