Detectives investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor are expected to travel to the United States to speak with relatives of the late Virginia Giuffre as part of their ongoing inquiry, according to reports.
Officers from Thames Valley Police are understood to be planning discussions with Giuffre’s brother, Sky Roberts, and his wife, Amanda Roberts, regarding the sexual assault allegations she made against the former Duke of York. Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently denied the allegations.
Giuffre, who died in April 2025 at the age of 41, accused the former royal of sexually assaulting her when she was a teenager after being trafficked by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The police investigation follows the release of documents linked to the so-called “Epstein files”. Mountbatten-Windsor, 66, was arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office before being questioned and released on bail.
Investigators are examining allegations relating to the handling of confidential information and possible links with Jeffrey Epstein. Following the arrest, Thames Valley Police appealed for anyone with information concerning alleged sexual misconduct, corruption, fraud or the disclosure of confidential material involving Mountbatten-Windsor to come forward.
According to reports, Giuffre’s relatives have been in contact with detectives and have been informed that officers intend to visit the United States. The meetings are expected to be informal, as the family members are not considered direct witnesses to the alleged offences.
Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said the investigation remains active and officers are continuing to pursue all reasonable lines of inquiry.
He stated that discussions with potential witnesses are intended to explain the scope of the misconduct in public office investigation, sensitively gather any relevant information and address any concerns they may have.
Police emphasised that the planned interviews should not be interpreted as a reopening of Giuffre’s previous allegations but form part of the wider misconduct investigation.
Thames Valley Police have reportedly requested case files from the Metropolitan Police and are also expected to interview former royal protection officers linked to Mountbatten-Windsor.
Following his arrest, Giuffre’s family welcomed the investigation, saying it demonstrated that no individual, including members of the Royal Family, is above the law.
The allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor have remained under public scrutiny since his 2019 Newsnight interview, during which he claimed he had no recollection of meeting Giuffre despite a widely circulated photograph showing the pair together when she was 17.
In 2022, the former Duke of York reached an out-of-court settlement with Giuffre, reportedly worth around £12 million, while making no admission of liability.
Investigators are also reviewing claims that Jeffrey Epstein allegedly arranged for another woman to travel to the UK in 2010 for a sexual encounter with the then prince at Royal Lodge, his former Windsor residence.
The woman’s legal representative has already provided a statement to police, although she has reportedly decided not to pursue a formal criminal complaint due to concerns over privacy and media attention.
Sky and Amanda Roberts have also indicated they hope to meet the UK’s new Prime Minister during a planned visit to Britain later this year.
The Metropolitan Police previously interviewed Giuffre in 2015 after she reported allegations of trafficking for sexual exploitation involving Jeffrey Epstein and his associate, Ghislaine Maxwell. However, no full criminal investigation was launched at the time, with officers stating there was no allegation of criminal conduct involving UK-based suspects and that the alleged trafficking largely took place overseas.
Mountbatten-Windsor has been approached for comment regarding the latest developments.
