Prince Andrew faces police scrutiny for allegedly using a false name to register a company, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
London: So, it turns out Prince Andrew is in a bit of hot water. He’s been reported to the police for using the name “Inverness” to register a company. Sounds a bit dodgy, right?
This whole thing kicked off when a group called Republic, which isn’t a fan of the monarchy, accused him of filing false info. They’re not too happy about it and think he’s trying to pull a fast one.
Back in 2019, it came to light that he set up a private investment fund under the name “Andrew Inverness.” This was supposedly to handle some deals at Buckingham Palace. Not exactly a low-key move!
He’s got four companies linked to this name, and on the official papers, he’s listed as a “consultant.” But now, Graham Smith from Republic has filed a complaint with the Metropolitan Police about one of those companies, Naples Gold Ltd.
Smith claims the name “Andrew Inverness” is a fake and that Andrew even put down a London address as his home, which raises eyebrows. He’s saying the royals think they can do whatever they want without consequences.
He added that while this might seem minor, it’s part of a bigger issue with fraud in the UK. He believes Andrew should be held to a higher standard, especially given his past.
Fun fact: The Queen gave him the title Earl of Inverness when he married Sarah Ferguson back in 1986. But now, using that name for business has people wondering if he’s trying to dodge scrutiny.
His first company, Urramoor Ltd, popped up in 2013, just after he lost his trade envoy role due to his ties with Jeffrey Epstein. Not the best timing, huh?
There’s not much info out there about Urramoor, and it doesn’t even have a website. But a firm that worked with them called it “the private investment office of HRH Duke of York.” Sounds fancy!
Recently, there was an application to remove Urramoor Ltd from the register, right after they reported being solvent again thanks to some mysterious funding. Andrew still seems to have a tight grip on the company.
Two other companies linked to Urramoor have already been dissolved. Smith thinks there’s a public interest in this case, especially with someone as high-profile as Andrew involved.
He’s calling on the police to take this seriously, saying they often struggle to act when it comes to royal figures. A representative for Andrew has been reached out to for comments, but no word back yet.
