Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has moved out of his Windsor mansion, a development that comes just days after the latest release of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. The relocation marks a significant change for the former prince, who has been at the centre of ongoing controversies surrounding his associations with the disgraced financier.
Relocation to Norfolk Estate Confirmed
According to reports from the Press Association, Mountbatten-Windsor has already undertaken the substantive part of his move to a property situated on his brother King Charles' Sandringham estate in Norfolk. This temporary accommodation will serve as his base while final preparations are made at his intended new home, Marsh Farm, which is expected to be ready by the start of April.
It is important to note that the former duke retains the lease for his Windsor property until October, indicating that the transition may be gradual. Sources suggest that he is likely to be seen at the Royal Lodge on occasion over the coming weeks as the move is completed.
Timing Coincides with Police Assessment
The relocation unfolds against a backdrop of renewed scrutiny, with Thames Valley Police confirming they are assessing allegations that a woman was sent to the UK by Epstein for a sexual encounter with Mountbatten-Windsor. In a statement, a police spokesperson clarified that these allegations have not yet been formally reported to them by either the lawyer involved or their client.
Legal representatives for the woman have publicly urged the king to contact them following these claims. Brad Edwards, from the US firm Edwards Henderson, previously told the BBC that his client spent a night with Mountbatten-Windsor after being given a tour of Buckingham Palace.
Epstein Files Link and Political Reactions
Mountbatten-Windsor features multiple times in the documents released by the US Department of Justice on January 30. These include images apparently showing him in Epstein's New York mansion and email exchanges where he appears to invite Epstein to Buckingham Palace. His ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, is also mentioned in these communications.
The political ramifications continue to unfold, with US Vice President JD Vance stating on February 3 that he would support efforts to summon Mountbatten-Windsor to testify before US lawmakers regarding his friendship with Epstein. Vance referenced comments by Keir Starmer, indicating a cross-Atlantic interest in the matter.
Historical Context and Denials
Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In 2022, he paid millions of pounds to settle a lawsuit with Virginia Giuffre, his main accuser, whom he claims never to have met. Last year, he was stripped of his royal titles by King Charles following the posthumous publication of a book by Giuffre, which detailed allegations of being trafficked by Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell when she was 17.
While it has been widely reported that the former prince planned to move out of Royal Lodge this year, sources indicate that this development is not directly linked to the latest Epstein file revelations. Nevertheless, the timing underscores the persistent shadow cast by these associations over his public life.
