Andrew Windsor is once again at the center of a growing Epstein firestorm — and this time, the stakes may be higher than ever.
The embattled former Duke of York is rumored to be considering a swift exit from Britain as police confirm they are reviewing allegations that he shared confidential government documents with Jeffrey Epstein during his time as the United Kingdom’s trade envoy.
According to newly released emails from the U.S. Department of Justice, the 65-year-old royal allegedly forwarded sensitive trade briefings to Epstein in 2010 — including material tied to official visits to Hong Kong, Vietnam and Singapore.
One email, dated November 2010, was reportedly sent to Epstein just minutes after being circulated internally by Andrew’s adviser. Another, sent on Christmas Eve that same year, allegedly referenced investment opportunities connected to reconstruction projects in Afghanistan’s Helmand Province.
The claims have now been formally referred to Thames Valley Police by Graham Smith, chief executive of anti-monarchy group Republic. In a public statement, Smith said he reported Windsor for suspected misconduct in public office and potential breaches of official secrets laws.
Thames Valley Police confirmed receipt of the complaint and said the information is being assessed under standard procedures.
Andrew has previously denied wrongdoing related to Epstein and has not publicly addressed these latest allegations. But insiders say the pressure is mounting fast.
“He’s distressed but defiant,” one source claimed. “He believes this is another attempt to humiliate him. But there’s serious concern about the optics — and the possibility of police questioning. There’s real talk he could leave the country within days.”
Whispers suggest the Middle East as a potential destination, should he decide to step away from the intensifying media spotlight.
The controversy has reopened scrutiny over Windsor’s long-documented ties to Epstein, who was already a convicted sex offender at the time of the alleged email exchanges. In one 2011 message cited in the document release, Andrew reportedly told Epstein he had “thought of you” after visiting a private equity firm.
Former business secretary Vince Cable has said he was unaware of any such information sharing at the time.
Government guidance requires trade envoys to maintain strict confidentiality, including compliance with the Official Secrets Acts of 1911 and 1989. A senior government source noted that if the emails are authentic and the information was passed along as described, it “could represent a serious lapse in judgment” and raise questions about oversight at the highest levels.
The timing is particularly sensitive. Windsor recently vacated Royal Lodge and temporarily relocated to Wood Farm Cottage on the Sandringham estate. He is expected to move permanently to another Norfolk property later this year.
Meanwhile, newly surfaced images contained in the U.S. document tranche have only intensified public scrutiny, fueling speculation about what could come next.
Is this simply another chapter in Andrew’s long-running Epstein fallout — or the beginning of a far more serious reckoning?
For now, Britain is watching.
Who gives schiff!
California, unfortunately.