Police Scotland investigate Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s visit to Balmoral

Force says it has received ‘information’ on pair’s stay at royal estate as reported guests of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

Police Scotland investigate Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s visit to Balmoral

TL;DR

  • Police Scotland is investigating the 1999 stay of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell at Balmoral Castle.
  • The investigation is looking into claims that women were trafficked to the royal estate.
  • Prince Andrew is reported to have been the host for Epstein and Maxwell during their visit.
  • Emails from 2001 suggest Prince Andrew asked Ghislaine Maxwell for 'inappropriate friends' while staying at Balmoral.
  • The investigation is in its early stages and is evidence-led.
  • Other UK police forces are also involved in investigations linked to the Epstein files.