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Prince Andrew reported to police over Companies House filing
Andrew Windsor departs Westminster Abbey, London, following the Coronation of Charles ‘King Charles III’ Windsor and Camilla ‘Queen Camilla’ Windsor, May 6, 2023

PRINCE ANDREW was reported to the police today after he allegedly set up a company using false information.

Graham Smith, the CEO of anti-monarchy group Republic, filed the report, alleging that the prince, real name Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, used the false name of Andrew Inverness.

It says that he also listed an address in London where he has never resided as his residential address.

The details were filed in relation to Naples Gold Ltd, set up in 2003, which also lists sports retail tycoon Johan Eliasch as director. 

“Andrew Inverness” listed his occupation as consultant in the documents for the firm, which has now been struck off the register.

The revelations were reported in the press as early as 2019, but resurfaced in light of the recent scandal surrounding his friendship with an alleged Chinese spy.

Mr Smith said: “The royals appear to believe they can act with impunity, an impression given weight by the lack of police action on serious allegations of corruption and sexual offences.

“The apparent filing of false information with Companies House may seem trivial, but the UK faces serious issues of fraud committed in this way. 

“While no such fraud is alleged here, surely Andrew must be held to the highest standards.

“As it is an offence under the Companies Act to file false information, there must surely be a public interest in pursuing the matter when it's such a high-profile figure allegedly doing it.

“We expect the police to pursue this matter without fear or favour, something they seem to struggle with when it comes to the royals.”

Buckingham Palace declined to comment.

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