Former civil servants are coming forward with new claims about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s spending during his time as the United Kingdom’s trade envoy, alleging that taxpayer funds were used to cover personal expenses, including massage services.
According to Fox News, one former official who worked in the trade department told the BBC he objected to a bill tied to “massage services,” saying, “I thought it was wrong… I’d said we mustn’t pay it, but we ended up paying it anyway.”
The individual, who spoke anonymously, said he refused to authorize the payment but was overruled by senior staff.
Reflecting on the decision years later, the retired civil servant said he regretted not pushing harder to challenge the expense. “I can’t say it would have stopped him, but we should have flagged that something was wrong,” he said.
A second former Whitehall official described what he characterized as a pattern of lavish spending tied to Andrew’s official travel. The source claimed there were frequent flights, multiple hotel rooms, and accommodations for a large entourage.
“I couldn’t believe it… it was like it wasn’t real money, they weren’t spending any of their own money,” the official said.
According to the same account, oversight was limited, and expenditures were routinely approved without detailed scrutiny, with Andrew’s claims receiving what the source described as a “rubber stamp.”
The allegations surfaced days after Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He was held for about 10 hours before being released and later photographed returning to Wood Farm, where he has been staying after leaving Royal Lodge.
The investigation also centers on claims that Andrew shared confidential trade information with Jeffrey Epstein.
Emails released by the U.S. Department of Justice appear to show Andrew forwarding reports from official trips, including visits to Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Singapore.
One message from November 2010 was allegedly forwarded within minutes of being received. Another, sent on Christmas Eve that year, appeared to include a confidential briefing on investment opportunities tied to the reconstruction of Helmand Province in Afghanistan.
Law enforcement agencies across the U.K. are examining additional aspects of Andrew’s ties to Epstein.
The Metropolitan Police has confirmed it is reviewing allegations that London airports may have been used in connection with human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
The mounting claims about travel expenses and the sharing of official information have added to the scrutiny surrounding Andrew’s tenure as trade envoy and the broader misconduct investigation now underway.
