Emails have emerged suggesting that Metropolitan Police protection officers guarding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor were directed to assist with security arrangements at a dinner party thrown by Jeffrey Epstein in 2010.
The gathering took place two years after the billionaire financier had been convicted of procuring a minor for prostitution and soliciting a prostitute.
According to the emails, two members of Scotland Yard's royal protection unit accompanied the former duke to the event hosted by Epstein for guests.
The communications indicate the officers were given "instructions on the door" by someone identified as Rich, believed to be Richard Barnett, who served as Epstein's security fixer.
Emails appear to suggest Metropolitan Police protection officers asssted with security for one of Jeffrey Epstein's parties
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The emails, which were sent to Epstein from a sender whose identity has been redacted, also suggest state security personnel attended.
The Telegraph has seen an email from a staff member to Epstein concerning security arrangements for the gathering.
The message stated: "The duke's two protection officers along with the state security will all be here for tomorrows dinner party."
It continued: "Rich has given them instruction on the door. Do you wish Rich to stay for the party or is it ok for him to go home?"
These revelations follow previous claims that Mr Mountbatten-Windsor's former protection officers may have overlooked his conduct, particularly during visits to Epstein's private island.
The correspondence raises fresh questions about the extent to which British police officers were integrated into security operations organised by Epstein's team during the former duke's visits.
The party took place after Jeffrey Epstein had been released from prison
| GETTYScotland Yard has now begun reaching out to all former protection officers who served on Mr Mountbatten-Windsor's security detail.
The contact comes in the wake of the 66-year-old's arrest, with investigators seeking potential witnesses who may have observed relevant information.
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A Metropolitan Police spokesman confirmed the force's approach.
"They have been asked to consider carefully whether anything they saw or heard may be relevant to our ongoing reviews," the Scotland Yard spokesman said.
Officers are being urged to reflect on their entire period of service and assess whether any observations could prove useful to current investigations.
The Met has confirmed they are reaching out to royal protection officers | GETTYMr Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently maintained he has done nothing wrong and has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing throughout the various allegations made against him.
Being named within the Epstein files does not imply any wrongdoing.
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