Police in Scotland launch Andrew and Epstein royal castle investigation

What happened: Police Scotland opened an investigation into time former Prince Andrew spent with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell at the Balmoral estate. Police Scotland said inquiries began after it received information and are at a very early stage. Key numbers: Photos released by the US Department of Justice appeared to show Epstein Why it matters: The investigation adds to scrutiny of Andrew's Epstein links, which the content says have caused headaches for the royal family for almost two decades. Several other UK forces are also investigating information from the Epstein Files.

Police Scotland opened an investigation into time former Prince Andrew spent with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell at the Balmoral estate. Police Scotland said inquiries began after it received information and are at a very early stage.

The investigation adds to scrutiny of Andrew's Epstein links, which the content says have caused headaches for the royal family for almost two decades. Several other UK forces are also investigating information from the Epstein Files.