Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been seen in Sandringham looking downcast weeks on from his shock arrest.
On February 19, police arrested Andrew on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Following the release of millions of Epstein files in January, Andrew was accused of sharing confidential and sensitive information with late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2010 and 2011 as he served as UK’s trade envoy.
Hours after his arrest, police released Andrew under investigation. Since then, he has kept a rather low profile.
This week, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) issued an update on investigations into Andrew, 66, and Lord Peter Mandelson, 72, over their past association with Epstein. Police also arrested Mandelson in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
New statement on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor investigation following arrest
As reported by the BBC, a CPS spokesperson has said: “We can confirm that we are now providing early investigative advice to the Metropolitan Police Service regarding the force’s investigation into a 72-year-old man and will continue to liaise as requested.
“We can now also confirm that we are providing early investigative advice to Thames Valley Police in relation to a 66-year-old man.”
As stated by the BBC, early investigative advice is a routine part of many police investigations. It allows CPS lawyers to give views and advice to police officers about the evidence they have gathered.
This advice, however, doesn’t indicate that sufficient evidence exists to put someone before court.
According to the publication, Lord Mandelson’s position is that he has not acted in any way criminally and that he was not motivated by financial gain.
Andrew has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein.
Andrew looks downcast in Sandringham
This week, images showed Andrew driving on the Sandringham Estate, where he now lives after leaving his Royal Lodge home in Windsor.
In images obtained by the MailOnline, Andrew looked downcast as he drove his Range Rover with his security guard next to him in the passenger seat.
According to reports, Andrew could spend the upcoming Easter weekend quietly amid the scandal surrounding him.
Allegations against Andrew
Police arrested Andrew on his 66th birthday in February. His arrest came weeks after the US Department of Justice’s release of millions of files relating to Epstein and his crimes.
Within these files, emails appeared to show Andrew sharing confidential information with the disgraced financier.
EastEnders seemed to reveal Jean to be Zoe Slater’s mysterious stalker tonight (Thursday, November 20), in the wake of yesterday’s barrel store attack. Discovering an incriminating item of jewellery at the scene of the crime, Alfie alerted Zoe to this fresh piece of evidence.
She immediately set out to confront Vicki, although it seemed as though another party had been behind the spray-painted threat.
Has Jean been stalking Zoe?
Zoe confronted Vicki over her stalker threats
As the episode began, Alfie apologised to Zoe for doubting her. He then revealed that he’d found a paint-covered earring at the scene of the crime, which Zoe believed belonged to her stalker.
They paid Jack a visit instead, and asked him to look into the situation. However, Jack was no help, and demanded more substantial evidence before he’d help.
Outside, Jean got nasty with Zoe as she witnessed a tense exchange between her and Vicki – once again blaming her for driving Stacey out of Walford.
Still, convinced that Vicki was behind the threats, Zoe broke into Sharon’s place. Alas, she found nothing, and was caught in the act by Kathy, who marched her back to The Vic – where she reminded the family that Vicki had far bigger things to worry about than Zoe Slater.
Jean incriminated herself in EastEnders tonight
Afterwards, a furious Alfie admonished Kat and Zoe for the break-in. All thoroughly out of ideas, they returned downstairs, clueless as to how to proceed.
Thankfully, they didn’t have to look far. Spotting the earring on the bar, Jean snatched it up. “Oh, where’d you find this?” she exclaimed. “I’ve been looking for it everywhere!”
Has Jean been behind Zoe’s torment?
Is Jean stalking Zoe in EastEnders? What happens next
As the story continues next week, Zoe is convinced that she knows who’s been stalking her. But when a mystery number begins bombarding The Vic and the Slaters’ mobiles with numbers, Kat and Alfie struggle to get behind her theory.
Frustrated by her family, Zoe finds a shoulder to cry on in Anthony. The next day, she’s horrified when she receives a Christmas card with a menacing message inside.
Is Jean responsible for Zoe’s latest torment?
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In 2010, whilst serving as the UK’s trade envoy, Andrew appeared to have forwarded government reports from official overseas visits to Epstein. He also allegedly forwarded information on investment opportunities.
Andrew served as trade envoy from 2001 to 2011. Under official guidance, trade envoys have a duty of confidentiality over sensitive, commercial, or political information about their official visits.
King Charles’ statement on Andrew’s arrest
In a statement after news of Andrew’s arrest broke, his brother King Charles said: “I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office.
“What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities.
Let me state clearly: the law must take its course.
“In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation. Let me state clearly: the law must take its course.”
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