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What is Police Scotland actually investigating at Balmoral?
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Police Scotland is probing Balmoral, the royal family's Highland estate. The Daily Express reports the inquiries concern claims that women were trafficked there; police have not confirmed that account.
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Epstein is reported to have visited in 1999, as a guest of the then-Prince Andrew, and British media say Maxwell was also present. In February 2026, Andrew was arrested over a separate misconduct inquiry, and he denies wrongdoing.
- 1999Epstein reportedly visits Balmoral
- February 2026Andrew arrested, separate case
Police Scotland's statement says: "We have received information and active inquiries are ongoing, but these are at a very early stage." It indicates no new charges, and it does not say whether anyone trafficked there has been identified.
“We have received information and active inquiries are ongoing, but these are at a very early stage.”
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Based on reports by
- Evening StandardProbe into Andrew and Epstein's Balmoral visit in 'very early stages' - police
- Le SoirA stay of former prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein at Balmoral Castle is under investigation
- Mediafax.roInvestigation at the British royal residence Balmoral. Police verify information regarding possible victims of sex trafficking from the Epstein network
- The IndependentEvery UK police investigation into Epstein and Andrew as new probe announced
- inews.co.ukPolice investigating Andrew's Balmoral stay with Epstein and Maxwell