Scottish police investigate stay of ex-Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein at Balmoral Castle

The Scottish police have initiated an investigation into former Prince Andrew's stay with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell at Balmoral Castle. This follows information received by the police, although details about the nature of the information remain undisclosed. The investigation is in its early stages, and there are reports suggesting potential human trafficking linked to the royal estate, which the police have not confirmed. Earlier released photos show Epstein and Maxwell at Balmoral in 1999. Andrew has faced scrutiny over allegations of misconduct and has denied all accusations, although he settled a lawsuit with Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual exploitation. The Epstein scandal has led to Andrew distancing himself from royal duties, while Epstein died in prison in 2019 and Maxwell is serving a 20-year sentence.