In 2010, Metropolitan Police protection officers were directed to provide security for a dinner party hosted by Jeffrey Epstein at his Manhattan townhouse for then-Prince Andrew, with access arranged through a temporary security code.

Authorities say they are reviewing all Epstein files and may contact individuals who could provide relevant information from their service years.

Emails show two of Andrew’s protection officers were assigned to guard Epstein’s seven-storey residence and possibly serve as doormen during the visit.

Andrew was briefly detained on suspicion of misconduct in public office the week before publication, as searches continued at Windsor’s Royal Lodge.

The Epstein files reveal plans for Andrew’s two protection officers to be involved in door security and attendance at Epstein’s New York home during the event.

The Royal Visits Committee states it does not oversee the private travel of working or non-working Royals.

The broader story includes ongoing investigations and scrutiny of Mountbatten-Windsor’s ties to Epstein and potential implications for royal titles and succession.

In 2022, Mountbatten-Windsor settled a civil sexual assault suit with Virginia Giuffre for about £12 million, though he denies wrongdoing.

The Met says it will contact all of Andrew’s former protection officers to determine if they witnessed any wrongdoing as part of ongoing reviews.

The disclosure strains the Met and adds to scrutiny of its role in the Epstein affair, with no charges previously brought against anyone in Britain in connection with Epstein.

Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested and questioned by Thames Valley Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office in connection with Epstein-related allegations, with searches conducted at his Norfolk home and Windsor’s Royal Lodge; he was later released.

Separately, Thames Valley Police are investigating Andrew’s arrest over misconduct in public office linked to alleged passing of sensitive government information to Epstein during his time as a trade envoy.