(FILES) Britain’s Prince Andrew, Duke of York reacts as he arrives for the royal family’s traditional Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk, eastern England on December 25, 2022. Britain’s former prince Andrew has moved out of his luxurious home on the royal family’s Windsor estate under cover of darkness, media reports said on February 4, 2026, as newly released documents threatened fresh scandal over his links to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP via Getty Images) (Image: AFP via Getty Images)
Seven police forces are now scrutinising the Epstein files in a nationwide investigation reportedly linked to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, as per reports.
Claims have been made suggesting that Epstein’s victims were flown into Stansted Airport on the Lolita Express. It is thought that up to 90 flights touched down at the airport’s private terminal, with 15 occurring after the US financier was imprisoned in 2008 for child sex offences, The Mirror reports.
Essex Police are currently reviewing flight logs and emails. Late on Tuesday, Essex Police stated: “We are assessing the information that has emerged in relation to private flights into and out of Stansted Airport following the publication of the US DoJ Epstein files.”
Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown claimed that messages within the Epstein files connected Andrew, 65, to at least one victim who was flown into the airport on the “Lolita Express” before being discreetly brought into Buckingham Palace, according to The Sun.
The investigation follows at least six other forces evaluating evidence within the Epstein files. These forces include the Metropolitan Police, Thames Valley, Surrey, Norfolk and Bedfordshire.
FILE – Britainâ€TMs Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, looks round as he leaves after attending the Easter Matins Service at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, England, April 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File) (Image: AP)
Wiltshire Police are also aiding the Met’s investigation into Peter Manelson, accused of leaking information to Epstein whilst serving as Business Secretary.
Surrey Police have been liaising with “relevant agencies” to gain access to unredacted files linked to child abuse allegations made against Epstein’s co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell.
A representative for the force stated: “Following a review of our systems using the limited information available to us, we can find no evidence of these allegations being reported to Surrey Police. We are therefore engaging with relevant agencies to obtain access to the un-redacted information.”
Thames Valley Police are scrutinising multiple accusations related to former prince Andrew. The force is probing claims that a woman in her 20s was dispatched to the UK by Epstein in 2010 for a sexual encounter with Andrew at Royal Lodge.
TVP are also coordinating with prosecutors regarding allegations against Andrew during his tenure as UK trade envoy from 2001-11.
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It’s understood that Bedfordshire Police are examining Luton flights.
Norfolk Police have not received any allegations but are reviewing documents in their files “to ensure that all relevant information has been properly assessed”.
The Met confirmed they are liaising with the FBI as part of their Mandelson investigation, aiming to acquire unredacted documents.
A specialist group has subsequently been established by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) to communicate with US law enforcement.
The group, scheduled to convene this week, comprises police experts on sexual offending and is chaired by Gold Commander Louisa Rolfe, a former Met Assistant Commissioner. The group has been created to aid forces “to ensure consistency of approach”.
Jeffrey Epstein’s flight logs to a UK airport are being probed (Image: AP)
Given the volume of allegations and information contained in the files, a nationwide investigation appears probable, anticipated to be spearheaded by the Met.
The Met are facing intense pressure to initiate a separate investigation into sex allegations against Andrew alongside their inquiry into Mandelson. The Met previously questioned Virginia Giuffre in 2015 following claims she was trafficked by Epstein, aged 17, to have sex with Andrew at Maxwell’s London flat in 2001 but decided against taking further action.
The NPCC stated: “We continue to work collaboratively to assess the details being made public to allow us to understand any potential impact arising from the millions of documents that have been published.
“We continue to support our partners and contribute in any way we can to help secure justice for victims and survivors.”
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has strenuously denied any wrongdoing. Simply being mentioned in the files does not imply wrongdoing.