Former UK security officers contacted by police over past Prince Andrew connections

LONDON — The Metropolitan Police Service has contacted security officers who previously protected Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, as part of an investigation into his associations with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

According to reports, the police are seeking information from the former protection officers about their interactions with Prince Andrew during the time he was linked to Epstein. This includes any potential knowledge of wrongdoing or suspicious behavior by the prince.

The inquiry is part of a broader investigation into Prince Andrew’s relationships and activities while he was under the protection of the royal family. The police are also exploring whether there were any breaches of protocol or laws that may have been broken during this time.

Prince Andrew has faced intense scrutiny over his association with Epstein, who was convicted of soliciting prostitution from underage girls in 2008. Prince Andrew has denied any wrongdoing and has maintained that he did not know about Epstein’s crimes until after the fact.

The investigation into Prince Andrew’s protection officers is ongoing, and it is unclear at this time what specific information they may have provided to the police. The Metropolitan Police Service has declined to comment further on the matter.

Separately, there are reports that Labour Party leader Keir Starmer is considering introducing a law to remove former royals from the line of succession if they are found to have engaged in behavior that brings shame to the monarchy. However, no further details have been released on this potential proposal.

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