A highly classified United States intelligence report alleges that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was unknowingly cultivated by Russian intelligence services seeking access to the British establishment. The document claims he was viewed as a 'useful idiot' and a weak link within the Royal Family, exploited through his association with Jeffrey Epstein and motivated by financial, sexual and personal incentives.

According to the report, Russian operatives believed Andrew harboured long-standing resentment toward his brother, King Charles, and saw himself as better suited to be monarch. Intelligence sources cited in the article claim he was not coerced but willingly engaged in activities that provided legitimacy to corruption operations, while his vulnerabilities were used to build rapport and influence.

The allegations surfaced after Andrew’s recent arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his former role as a trade envoy. Critics argue that for decades there were warning signs involving his business dealings, including property sales, financial relationships with wealthy foreign nationals, and the sharing of commercially sensitive information.

Biographer Andrew Lownie and other commentators suggest both Russian and Chinese intelligence services may have exploited Andrew’s connections, raising concerns about national security and oversight. The article also revisits longstanding claims about Epstein’s potential role in gathering compromising material, though it notes there is no direct documentary evidence linking Russian leadership to his activities.