Just when you thought the scandal surrounding Andrew Mountbatten Windsor couldn’t get any messier, a shocking new report is raising serious questions about what Buckingham Palace knew — and when they knew it.
According to a bombshell BBC News report published over the weekend, palace officials were reportedly handed evidence years ago suggesting that the disgraced royal had been sharing confidential government information while serving as a trade envoy. And if the allegations are true, critics are now asking why no meaningful action appeared to follow.
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The report claims that in 2020, roughly 30,000 emails were delivered to the Lord Chamberlain, the most senior officer in the royal household. The emails allegedly contained information relating to Andrew’s handling of protected materials and were reportedly obtained from one of his personal business associates.
As we’ve been following, Andrew was arrested earlier this year on suspicion of misconduct in public office over allegations that he forwarded confidential trade documents to the late Jeffrey Epstein. The former royal has denied wrongdoing and continues to reject all accusations against him.
But one of Epstein’s alleged victims is now publicly accusing the Palace of looking the other way. Jess Michaels, who has long been outspoken about the fallout from the Epstein scandal, did not hold back when speaking about the newly reported evidence, saying to the Telegraph:
“Six years ago, the Palace knew Andrew wasn’t just a problem; he could face a criminal investigation. And they sat on it.”
That statement alone is enough to ignite fierce debate. If palace officials were indeed aware of concerns surrounding Andrew years before his arrest, many will inevitably wonder whether opportunities existed to intervene sooner.
Michaels also spoke emotionally about the late Virginia Giuffre, whose allegations against both Epstein and Andrew helped keep public attention focused on the controversy for years. Giuffre died by suicide in April 2025, and Michaels argued that institutional loyalty came at a devastating cost:
“Protecting him meant doubting her. Virginia Roberts Giuffre was telling the truth, and she didn’t live to see them admit it. That breaks my heart and it should break everyone’s. This is what institutions do. They protect powerful men and leave the people they harmed to carry it.”
The Palace, however, is refusing to discuss the allegations in detail.
In a statement provided to the BBC, officials pointed to the ongoing investigation:
“Since there is an ongoing police enquiry concerning Mr Mountbatten-Windsor, it is not possible to provide any comment on these matters.”
The royal family did publicly respond when Andrew’s arrest became public earlier this year — when King Charles expressed concern while emphasizing that the matter should be handled through the proper legal channels.
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For now, the investigation continues, and the latest claims are likely to intensify scrutiny not only of Andrew himself but also of the institution that surrounded him.
Whether these allegations ultimately lead to new revelations remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: questions about accountability inside the Palace are not going away anytime soon…
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