Prince Andrew reportedly dubbed ‘Detainee A’ during police interview linked to Epstein inquiry
Prince Andrew has reportedly been referred to by the police designation “Detainee A” during questioning connected to allegations about his past association with Jeffrey Epstein. The claim, published on Sunday, suggests the label was used internally during a lengthy interview process and later became a point of dark humour among some involved in the investigation.
RadarOnline alleged that the former Duke of York was questioned for 12 hours at Aylsham police station in Norfolk last month as part of what it described as Operation Ironville, after being arrested on February 19 at Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate.
According to the report, the neutral term “Detainee A” was intended to avoid any suggestion of preferential treatment and to ensure operational discretion, with some officers not directly involved reportedly told only that a “notable figure” had been detained. The article claimed the coded label later evolved into a more irreverent nickname in some circles, reflecting what it described as frustration and disbelief about the high-profile nature of the case.
The report follows recent coverage about the wider investigation, including claims that UK police are seeking unredacted Epstein files relating to Prince Andrew as scrutiny continues over allegations he may have shared sensitive information while serving as a UK trade envoy.
Prince Andrew has denied wrongdoing in connection with Epstein, who died in 2019 while awaiting trial in the United States. Any further developments are expected to intensify attention on how the Royal Family manages ongoing reputational fallout from the Duke’s alleged links to Epstein.
