Girls in exchange for confidential documents... This is how Epstein dealt: a complete timeline of the Andrew Andrews controversy

News Topical, Digital Desk : Former British royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of alleged misconduct in public office. Police have not released the name, but confirmed that a 60-year-old man has been detained.

He is being investigated for his alleged links to American convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Thames Valley Police said they were investigating allegations that Jeffrey Epstein brought a second woman to the United Kingdom in 2010 and introduced her to Andrew.

Where did you meet?

The meeting reportedly took place at the Royal Lodge in Windsor, Andrew's former residence, in 2010. The woman was in her 20s at the time and a British citizen.

The matter gained further traction when photographs and emails between Andrew and Epstein became public. Following these revelations, Andrew left Windsor and began living at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.

Accused of sharing confidential documents

Another allegation is that Andrew may have shared business documents with Epstein while he was Britain's trade envoy in 2010. Police have said that after assessing these claims, a formal investigation has been launched into allegations of misconduct in public office. The investigating agency says it is proceeding with caution to ensure the integrity of the case.

Who is Andrew?

Andrew is the second son of the late Queen Elizabeth II. He has been embroiled in controversy for several years, particularly regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. In 2019, he gave an interview in which he denied the allegations. This interview was highly controversial.

Prince Andrew: Timeline of controversies and legal cases

• 1984 – During a tour of California, Andrew spray paint on reporters, causing injury to some.
• 2001 - Virginia Roberts (later Giuffre) claims in court that Jeffrey Epstein forced her to have sex with Andrew when she was underage. Andrew denies these allegations.
• 2006 - Andrew invited Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Harvey Weinstein to his home, Royal Lodge. This meeting occurred after Epstein had already had an arrest warrant issued for him in the US.
• 2007 - Andrew sold his Sunninghill Park property for above market value. The buyer was reportedly connected to an influential businessman from Kazakhstan.
• 2010 - Andrew met Epstein in New York after his release from prison. Around this time, he was accused of sharing business reports.
• 2010 - A photo of Andrew with Virginia Giuffre and Epstein surfaced. As the controversy escalated, he resigned as Britain's Special Trade Representative.
• 2019 (July) – Epstein is arrested on sex trafficking charges and later dies in custody.
• 2019 (November 16) – Andrew gave an interview and denied the allegations.
• 2019 (November 20) – Buckingham Palace announces that Andrew will step down from public duties.
• 2022 (January) – Andrew is stripped of his military titles and the title of 'His Royal Highness'.
• 2022 (March) – Settlement reached in civil case with Virginia Giuffre.
• 2024- Court documents reveal his links to a Chinese businessman who was banned from the UK for national security reasons.
• 2025 (February) – Reports claim Andrew sent Christmas cards to Epstein in 2011-12.
• 2025 (October) – According to reports, Andrew met several times with a senior Chinese Communist Party official.
• 2025 (November) – King Charles III formally strips Andrew of all royal titles, including 'Prince' and 'His Royal Highness'.

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