EXCLUSIVE: Radar Reveals the Full, Massive Scale of the Andrew Windsor Police Probe as Shameful New Epstein Evidence Emerges
Andrew Windsor is feeling the heat from investigators after being arrested.
March 15 2026, Published 12:00 p.m. ET
RadarOnline.com can reveal Andrew Windsor is now at the center of a sprawling police investigation known internally as Operation Ironville, as newly surfaced material linked to Jeffrey Epstein intensifies scrutiny over allegations the former royal shared sensitive information with the disgraced financier.
Windsor, 66, formerly the Duke of York and once a U.K. trade envoy, has faced mounting controversy since his relationship with Epstein came under renewed examination following the pedophile's death in 2019 while awaiting trial on s---trafficking charges.
The investigation has focused on Andrew Windsor’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
The latest developments emerged after a previously unseen image released by the U.S. Department of Justice showed a man resembling Windsor seated with a young woman on his lap.
At the same time, documents tied to the wider release of Epstein files suggest the royal allegedly emailed Epstein updates relating to official trips to Asia and discussions about investment opportunities in Afghanistan. Windsor has denied wrongdoing.
Operation Ironville Reveals Scale Of Police Investigation
Investigators examined alleged emails about official trade trips.
Now, the huge scale of the British police investigation has become clearer after references to a codename, Operation Ironville, appeared in a Google search description linked to a police intelligence portal. The link directed users to the Major Investigation Police Portal, a system used by law enforcement to collect tips and intelligence from witnesses and informants across Britain.
A source familiar with the inquiry said the existence of the codename reflects the magnitude of the investigation.
They told us: "When an investigation reaches the point where it is formally labeled something like Operation Ironville, it usually means authorities believe the case has grown into something substantial.
"These kinds of codenames are not handed out lightly; they are typically used when a probe involves numerous lines of inquiry, intelligence coming in from different directions, and multiple teams working together."
Codename Suggests Multi Agency Probe
Multiple law enforcement teams have joined the expanding probe.
The insider added such designations help investigators organize complex operations that may span agencies and jurisdictions.
They said: "In practical terms, a codename like Operation Ironville allows officers across different departments to coordinate information quickly and efficiently without constantly referencing the sensitive details of the case itself. It suggests the investigation has developed enough layers, evidence gathering, tip-offs, document analysis, and potentially international cooperation, that a structured operation is necessary to manage it all."
Another source close to the investigation said the development suggests authorities are treating the matter as a major operation rather than a routine inquiry.
"When police formally label something Operation Ironville, it generally means the investigation has expanded to a level where officers from different teams need a clear and consistent way to refer to it," they explained. "These operational names are typically introduced when there are significant volumes of intelligence being gathered and shared.
"A codename is a strong indication that the matter has progressed well beyond the stage of simply asking preliminary questions or conducting a small internal check. By that point, investigators are likely coordinating information from multiple sources, reviewing documents and witness accounts, and ensuring different units can communicate efficiently about the same investigation."
Royal Fallout Continues As Probe Expands
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The widening operation have placed Andrew Windsor under intense scrutiny.
Windsor was arrested at Sandringham last month on suspicion of misconduct in public office on the day he turned 66. The arrest followed years of controversy linked to his association with Epstein, who died in a New York jail cell in 2019.
The scandal has already had lasting consequences for the royal's public role. Windsor was stripped of his military titles and royal patronages after his ties to Epstein became widely scrutinized. He also stepped back from public duties and has relocated from Royal Lodge in Windsor to a smaller residence in Sandringham.
Another source said the widening scope of Operation Ironville suggests investigators are continuing to gather new material as they assess the allegations.
The insider said: "This isn't the sort of inquiry that simply fades away after a brief review. The fact that it has developed into something as organized and formally structured as Operation Ironville indicates investigators think there is a substantial body of intelligence that still needs to be examined."
