Prosecutors ‘in close contact’ with police investigating Andrew and Mandelson links to Epstein

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Haroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondentFebruary 11, 2026 at 03:58 PM

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Prosecutors in England and Wales are closely monitoring police investigations into Prince Andrew and Peter Mandelson's connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Thames Valley Police is reviewing allegations that Epstein provided Andrew with a woman for sex and that Andrew shared confidential government reports with Epstein. The Metropolitan Police is investigating Mandelson for allegedly leaking Downing Street emails and market-sensitive information to Epstein during his time as business secretary. The investigations stem from documents released by the US Department of Justice. The Director of Public Prosecutions confirmed that the Crown Prosecution Service is in contact with both police forces but has not yet been asked for formal advice. Buckingham Palace has stated it will support any police investigation into Andrew.

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