Police Probe Jeffrey Epstein's Time at Balmoral with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

Scottish police are conducting "active inquiries" into alleged visits by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell to Balmoral Castle, reportedly at the invitation of Prince Andrew (now Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor) in 1999. Police Scotland confirmed they have received information, and their investigation is currently in its very early stages. The force emphasized that all inquiries are evidence-led and prioritize the needs of victim-survivors.

While authorities have not disclosed the specific nature of the information, some reports indicate that the inquiries are connected to claims of women being trafficked to the royal estate in the Scottish Highlands. Images previously released by the U.S. Department of Justice reportedly depict Andrew and Epstein together on the estate.

This latest development adds to ongoing scrutiny of Prince Andrew's association with Epstein, who died in prison in 2019. Prince Andrew was arrested in February 2026 on suspicion of misconduct in public office, stemming from allegations he shared sensitive information with Epstein during his tenure as a UK trade envoy. He consistently denies any wrongdoing in relation to these matters.