Fresh blow for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after latest Epstein Files announcement

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been hit with a fresh blow as a new Channel 4 documentary examining the Epstein Files has been announced. The forensic series will be fronted by Emily Maitlis, who famously interviewed the former Duke of York about his links to Epstein on BBC Newsnight in 2019.

Channel 4 notes that the documentary "will deliver unprecedented access, explosive testimony and forensic analysis of the documents, networks and powerful individuals connected to Epstein's decades-long criminal operation." Although he has consistently denied wrongdoing, details and documents from Andrew's time as the UK's trade envoy led to his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

It is understood that the programme's main focus will be on how Epstein managed to get away with his actions for so long.

Speaking ahead of the show's release, presenter Emily Maitlis said: "I've spent my career covering stories that those in power would rather we didn't. The Epstein case is that story writ large - a web of wealth, influence and impunity that destroyed lives and was shielded by institutions we are supposed to trust. The survivors have waited long enough. I am determined that this series will provide answers, not just raise more questions."

Channel 4's Head of News and Current Affairs, Louisa Compton, added: "

The Jeffrey Epstein story is an exposure of how power protects itself, how wealth distorts justice, and how abuse can be hidden in plain sight for decades. This series will confront the uncomfortable truth at the heart of the case: what it reveals about the world we live in, and who it is designed to serve."

The news of the upcoming documentary comes after former Prime Minister Gordon Brown called for Andrew to be re-interviewed by police over his "use of public funds" during his time as trade envoy.

Speaking to the New Statesman, Mr Brown told the magazine that Andrew should also be investigated over alleged trafficking into the UK by paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.

He said: "The British authorities should now re-interview Andrew, not just over possible breaches of the Official Secrets Act, but over his use of public funds, and especially over incidents in which women allegedly brought to him at Sandringham, Buckingham Palace, Windsor and at other locations, may have been trafficked into the country by Epstein."

Mr Brown went on to say that Andrew's connection to paedophile Epstein should be "widened" to include alleged sexual abuse. Andrew has always denied all allegations against him. He said: "Nothing less than the prosecution of those who aided and abetted Epstein will do justice to those who suffered grievous, unconscionable sexual abuse.

"If, as the Epstein emails suggest, the former prince was passing government documents to friends, seemingly going beyond seeking advice on how to discharge his public role, then an investigation is called for - not just into the possible disclosure of official secrets, but into the use of public funds."

Andrew has continuously denied wrongdoing.