Buckingham Palace Searched by Police Amid Reports Andrew Is ‘Shattered’ at the ‘Thought of His Every Email’ Being in the Law’s Hands
The thing about the former Prince Andrew’s arrest is, obviously, that he never thought it would happen. Just a few months ago, this would have been unthinkable. But now, with his name all over the Epstein files, there’s an interest in not just the theater of it, but in seeing it through. But what evidence does the government really have against Andrew?
Reports indicate that police raided Royal Lodge and other properties linked to Andrew and have seized computers and electronic devices belonging to Andrew as part of the investigation. That means they are likely to possess his full communications with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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A source close to the investigation told RadarOnline.com, “Officers will be looking at all potential evidence, including computers, phones, and other tech devices. If material was shared electronically, they will want to trace exactly how and when.
“Andrew may or may not have much Epstein-related material on his devices, but no one wants their tech to be forensically probed by cops, as it’s just something everyone would rather be kept private.”
The former prince’s response? “He is shattered at the thought of his every email now being in the hands of the police,” the insider claimed.
And it’s likely the investigation will end up involving other people in Andrew’s circle. “If emails or briefings passed through official channels, investigators could seek to establish who else knew of them. That raises the possibility that other royals or senior aides may be questioned about what they knew.”
The Epstein files released in the US appear to show Andrew forwarding information about official visits to Epstein.
And Rob Shuter claims police have already searched Andrew’s former official workspace at Buckingham Palace. “It was handled professionally and without spectacle,” one source said. “But make no mistake — they looked.”
No one other than Andrew seems to be under investigation at this point. King Charles released a statement after the arrest that said, “I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office. What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities.”
He added, “In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation. Let me state clearly: the law must take its course. As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all.”
Shuter’s sources say Andrew won’t go down without a fight. “He feels isolated — and unfairly singled out,” one source claimed. “If he thinks he’s being sacrificed, he won’t take it quietly.”
Doesn’t sound great for the royal family in general. “Andrew has never been someone who folds under pressure. If this intensifies, he will fight — and that could rattle more than just him,” another source said.
For now, we’ll have to wait for confirmation of what exactly law enforcement has on Andrew, and what that might mean for him and the rest of the royals.
