Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor, a former trade envoy, is under investigation by Thames Valley Police after a 147‑page dossier revealed he allegedly shared confidential government information with wealthy business contacts. the Mail on Sunday first alerted Buckingham Palace in 2019, but the palace brushed aside the material, claiming the duke was working to promote Britain. the police formally requested the dossier last month, which contains emails that suggest Mountbatten‑Windsor used trade missions to advance the business interests of property tycoon David Rowland and his son Jonathan, and to secure a Luxembourg banking licence for Banque Havilland.

147‑Page Dossier Shows Trade‑Mission Abuse

The dossier, according to the Mail on Sunday, details how Mountbatten‑Windsor allegedly shared a confidential 2010 Treasury briefing about Iceland’s banking crisis with the Rowlands. The whistleblower who warned the Prince of Wales about these dealings also claimed that Rowland paid Mountbatten‑Windsor to procure a Luxembourg banking licence for Banque Havilland, a private bank for the super‑rich. The Mail reports that the dossier contains incendiary emails that accuse Mountbatten‑Windsor of plugging Rowland’s interests while on taxpayer‑funded missions.

Rowland, Epstein and the Oil‑to‑China Deal

According to the investigation, Mountbatten‑Windsor used an official trade mission to help secure a multi‑million‑pound oil deal with China, allegedly in partnership with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. The Epstein files, the Mail says, show Mountbatten‑Windsor promoting the Rowlands’ ventures and giving personal assurances for David Rowland as his “trusted money man.” The files also note that Mountbatten‑Windsor’s former wife, Sarah Ferguson, received a “Rowland bank loan.”

Palace’s Silence Fuels Calls for Accountability

The Palace has refused to comment on the allegations,citing the ongoing police investigation. former minister Norman Baker criticised the response as “not good enough,” urging the palace to disclose what it knew and when. the revelations have sparked renewed calls for Mountbatten‑Windsor to be stripped of his royal titles and privileges, and have intensified debate over the monarchy’s role in promoting British business interests overseas.

Key Uncertainties in the Investigation

While the Mail on Sunday’s report outlines a complex web of alleged corruption, several questions remain unanswered.. First,the exact nature and value of the confidential Treasury briefing that Mountbatten‑Windsor allegedly shared with the Rowlands are unclear. Second, the extent to which the alleged Luxembourg banking licence was secured through Mountbatten‑Windsor’s influence has not been independently verified. Finally, the role of Jeffrey Epstein in the oil‑to‑China deal and the financial flows involved are still unconfirmed.

As the police investigation continues, the public and political observers will be watching closely to see whether the allegations lead to formal charges or a broader inquiry into royal business dealings.