The British House of Commons has voted to release confidential documents related to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's tenure as a trade envoy, following allegations that he shared government information with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The motion was approved by acclamation during a parliamentary debate on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government backing the measure.
According to reports, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of King Charles III, is under investigation for misconduct in public office and was reportedly arrested last week on charges related to allegations that he shared government reports with Epstein during his time as trade envoy. The former prince had his royal titles stripped last year.
a deeply British scandal that reaches right to the top of the British establishment
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey, who proposed the motion, described the situation as "a deeply British scandal that reaches right to the top of the British establishment." During the debate, lawmakers called for greater accountability from the royal family, with some accusing Andrew of putting his friendship with Epstein ahead of his duty to the country.
Trade Minister Chris Bryant stated for the government that releasing the documents was "the least we owe the victims of the horrific abuse that was perpetrated by Jeffrey Epstein and others." While the government agreed to release the files, some documents may be delayed until police complete their investigation.
the least we owe the victims of the horrific abuse that was perpetrated by Jeffrey Epstein and others
The push for transparency comes as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces a police probe over allegations that he shared sensitive documents with Epstein, who died in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.