UK police investigations into Prince Andrew’s links to Jeffrey Epstein continue, but a decision on whether to bring charges is not expected before 2027, according to reporting. The story centers on allegations and information connected to Andrew’s friendship with Epstein, a US financier who was convicted in the 2010s on sex-related charges. The investigation follows the release of US government documents that describe details of Andrew’s association with Epstein. The reporting indicates that investigators are encountering delays involving the US Department of Justice, which is implicated in the timing of the process and the ability of UK authorities to reach conclusions. Andrew is described as having been detained in connection with the matter after the relevant US material was made public. While the accounts provided do not specify the precise legal steps taken by each country, they agree that the investigation is ongoing and that procedural or evidentiary factors linked to US processes are extending the timeline for any potential charges. No outlet quoted here provides confirmation of specific charges being prepared or filed by a particular date.