EXCLUSIVE: Inside the Police Probe Into Andrew Windsor's Security Squad — After Disgraced Ex-Duke Was Accused of Asking His Minder to Secretly Investigate Virginia Giuffre
Andrew Windsor's security team has been investigated.
Nov. 25 2025, Published 3:30 p.m. ET
Andrew Windsor is once again under intense scrutiny, with London's Metropolitan police now examining whether the 65-year-old former duke enlisted one of his own protection officers to dig up private information about Virginia Giuffre in an effort to discredit her – and RadarOnline.com has all the inside details of the probe.
The investigation centers on claims Andrew who recently lost his royal status over his association with Jeffrey Epstein, asked a taxpayer-funded bodyguard to conduct a covert inquiry into Giuffre, who took her life this year, aged 41, more than a decade ago.
Allegations of Misused Government Resources
London police launched a review into claims Andrew asked a protection officer to investigate Virginia Giuffre.
The allegations emerged after a 2011 email surfaced stating Andrew had provided Giuffre's date of birth and Social Security number to his minder.
The Met confirmed it is seeking notebooks, emails, and phone records from the former prince's security detail and is assessing whether further action is necessary.
Andrew has not commented on the claim. If true, the request could have breached data protection laws and led to misconduct in public office by an officer.
Police Seek Retained Records
Congress urged Andrew to cooperate with its inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein.
At least two of Andrew's former protection officers have reportedly been interviewed by investigators, who are focusing on whether the ex-royal attempted to use government resources to undermine Giuffre, who repeatedly accused Andrew of sleeping with her when she was aged 17.
He has always denied her allegations.
A reported 2011 email, written two months after a now-infamous photograph leaked showing Andrew with Giuffre, is part of the police review. In the message to Ed Perkins, then deputy press secretary to Queen Elizabeth, Andrew wrote, "It would also seem she has a criminal record in the States. I have given her DoB and social security number for investigation with XXX, the (personal protection officer)."
'We Are in This Together'
Andrew denied Giuffre's accusations that he slept with her when she was 17.
According to an insider with knowledge of Royalty Protection procedures, internal Met emails are typically deleted after six years.
However, notebooks and electronic devices used by protection officers are retained for three decades, meaning potential evidence may still exist.
Former Royal Protection Command chief Dai Davies has questioned the pace of the inquiry: "I have to ask why the Met are taking so long to start a proper investigation as there's a clear prima facie case."
The emails also suggest Andrew was preoccupied with Epstein's reaction when the photo emerged, telling the convicted sex offender, "we are in this together," saying he was "concerned" about the impact the image would have on his friend.
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Congressional Scrutiny
Sources warned the probe could further damage Andrew's already collapsed reputation.
At the same time, Andrew is facing political pressure to appear before a U.S. Congress committee examining Epstein's crimes.
A source familiar with the congressional discussions said, "He is being strongly urged to cooperate with lawmakers. The committee believes his testimony could offer important context about the years he spent interacting with Epstein."
Another insider added, "There is a sense that avoiding Congress would only deepen suspicions. Members feel he needs to explain what he knew and when he knew it."
A source said about the impact the Met enquiry could have on Andrew: "It could severely damage Andrew's remaining public standing, as any confirmation he misused police resources would raise profound questions about his judgment and integrity."
