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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will not face Met Police probe

Prince Andrew will not face a Met Police probe over allegations concerning his taxpayer-funded bodyguard
Prince Andrew will not face a Met Police probe over allegations concerning his taxpayer-funded bodyguard (AP)
  • Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will not face a criminal investigation over claims he asked his taxpayer-funded bodyguard to investigate his accuser, Virginia Guiffre.
  • The Metropolitan Police announced they would not launch an inquiry after assessing the allegations.
  • Reports suggested the royal passed Ms Guiffre’s date of birth and social security number to his protection officer in 2011, requesting information on her.
  • These claims emerged from a series of leaked emails seen by the Mail on Sunday.
  • Central Specialist Crime Commander Ella Marriott confirmed the force's decision not to proceed with an investigation.
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