UK protection officers instructed to guard 2010 Epstein dinner party, reports say

South China Morning Post Legal & JudicialNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersFebruary 22, 2026 at 06:12 PM

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British media reports indicate that in 2010, London police protection officers assigned to Prince Andrew were instructed to provide security at a dinner party hosted by Jeffrey Epstein at his New York home. Emails from the Epstein files reportedly detail arrangements for Prince Andrew's stay with Epstein, including his security detail. The emails suggest the officers received specific instructions regarding security at the event. This news follows a recent police statement urging former protection officers who worked for Prince Andrew to report any allegations of sex offenses related to Epstein. The Metropolitan Police have stated they have no further comment on the reports and have not identified any wrongdoing by the protection officers.

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Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

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Police have not identified any wrongdoing by the protection officers at this stage.

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Police are contacting former protection officers who worked for Mountbatten-Windsor regarding allegations of sex offences relating to Epstein.

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The Sunday Times cited emails from the Epstein files detailing arrangements for Mountbatten-Windsor's stay in December 2010.

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London police officers provided security for a dinner party at Jeffrey Epstein’s New York home in 2010.

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Charles III 30% The Sunday Times 30% Thames Valley 40% New York 50% London 60% Metropolitan Police ×270% Jeffrey Epstein ×480% Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor ×590%

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jeffrey epstein 100% protection officers 90% andrew mountbatten-windsor 90% security 70% police investigation 70% dinner party 70% sex offences 60% metropolitan police 60% misconduct in public office 50%