British police have broadened an ongoing criminal investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, and issued a renewed public appeal for witnesses as they examine a widening set of allegations connected to his past role as a UK trade envoy and his association with Jeffrey Epstein.

The investigation is being led by Thames Valley Police, which confirmed that detectives are now pursuing multiple lines of inquiry under the legal category of misconduct in public office.

That offence in the UK can encompass a wide range of alleged wrongdoing, including corruption, abuse of position, failure to carry out official duties, and in certain circumstances sexual misconduct or conduct linked to exploitation of power.

What is confirmed is that police are actively seeking additional evidence and testimony from members of the public.

Officers have explicitly encouraged individuals who believe they may have relevant information to come forward, including people connected to allegations involving events said to have taken place in 2010. One strand of the inquiry relates to claims that a woman was taken to a location in Windsor for sexual purposes, a claim investigators are currently assessing through witness outreach and liaison with legal representatives.

The investigation is also examining allegations tied to Andrew’s former role as the UK’s special representative for international trade between 2001 and 2011. Authorities have previously indicated they are reviewing whether confidential or commercially sensitive information may have been shared with Jeffrey Epstein, and whether any conduct during that period could meet the threshold for criminal misconduct in public office.

The inquiry intensified following the release of documents related to Epstein’s network in the United States, which prompted renewed scrutiny of longstanding allegations involving individuals within his social and business circles.

UK investigators are working alongside US authorities to obtain additional records relevant to the case, while also reviewing materials gathered from properties associated with Andrew.

Police have confirmed that Andrew was arrested and questioned in February as part of the investigation.

He has denied wrongdoing throughout and has not been formally charged.

Authorities have stressed that the inquiry remains at a pre-trial stage and that no determination of guilt has been made.

The scope of the investigation has now expanded beyond its original focus, with police indicating they are examining potential additional offences that could include corruption, fraud-related conduct, abuse of position, and obstruction-type behaviour, depending on the evidence gathered.

The inquiry is being described by investigators as complex and long-running, involving substantial volumes of material and multiple potential witnesses across different jurisdictions.

The renewed appeal for witnesses signals that investigators believe further information may exist outside already collected testimony.

Police have emphasized that all contacts will be handled sensitively, particularly for individuals reporting sexual misconduct or exploitation.

The process is expected to continue for months as detectives assess whether the threshold for criminal charges has been met and whether the case can proceed to prosecution.

The investigation has already had significant constitutional and institutional consequences, including the removal of Andrew’s royal titles and public roles by King Charles III, marking one of the most severe reputational crises involving a senior member of the British royal family in modern history.

The current focus now rests on whether the expanding evidence base leads to formal charges or further procedural escalation within the UK criminal justice system.