Andrew shared confidential information with Epstein as trade envoy, files suggest

Documents recently disclosed in the United States suggest that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor may have deliberately shared sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein during his tenure as a British trade envoy in 2010 and 2011. The BBC reviewed these files, which include emails indicating that the former royal passed on confidential reports and investment details related to his official visits to countries such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Shenzhen.

These communications reveal that on October 7, 2010, Andrew informed Epstein of his upcoming trade envoy trips to these locations, some of which he undertook alongside Epstein’s business contacts. Later, on November 30, official visit reports prepared by Andrew’s special assistant, Amit Patel, were forwarded to Epstein mere minutes after they had been received. This dissemination of information raises questions, given that trade envoys are bound by strict confidentiality obligations regarding commercially or politically sensitive material encountered during official engagements.

Despite the revelations, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has not provided a response to requests for comment. He has repeatedly denied any improper behavior and his name appearing in the Epstein-related documents does not automatically imply misconduct. Notably, Andrew told BBC Newsnight in 2019 that his last encounter with Epstein was in early December 2010 in New York, at which point he intended to end their association. However, as late as Christmas Eve that same year, he sent Epstein private information concerning investment prospects for rebuilding Helmand Province in Afghanistan, a project connected to British military and government funding.

Sir Vince Cable, who served as business secretary during that period, expressed surprise at learning about Andrew’s sharing of investment information. Further emails also show Andrew recommending Epstein consider investing in a private equity firm he had visited earlier in 2011. The official guidelines for trade envoys emphasize their duty to maintain confidentiality over sensitive information, a responsibility that persists beyond their terms and is reinforced by the Official Secrets Acts of 1911 and 1989. Over the years, Andrew has faced intense scrutiny concerning his relationship with Epstein. Recently, Buckingham Palace announced Andrew’s departure from Royal Lodge and the removal of his princely title. Currently, he is residing at Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate while renovations are completed on his new residence

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