THE FBI is closing its investigation into Prince Andrew’s Jeffrey Epstein links, a leaked memo has revealed.
The Duke of York is reportedly planning on ending his self-imposed travel ban and returning to being “Air Miles Andy” following the news that the FBI is ending their investigation into his ties with the convicted paedophile Epstein.
Investigators have concluded that no charges will be brought against Prince Andrew or any other high-profile associate of the disgraced financier.
The decision, which comes after years of speculation and mounting political pressure, follows an internal review ordered by the Trump-appointed leadership of the US Department of Justice (DoJ) and the FBI.
The move comes just weeks after Elon Musk named Donald Trump as being identified in the infamous Epstein files.
Andrew was accused of sexual abuse by Virginia Giuffre, who said Epstein trafficked her to the prince when she was 17.
The prince, who has denied all claims against him, reached an out-of-court settlement with her in 2022.
Epstein died in a New York prison cell in 2019 as he awaited trial on sex trafficking charges.
His death was more than a decade after his conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor, for which he was registered as a sex offender.
According to a two-page DoJ and FBI memo, investigators found no “incriminating list” of clients and “no credible evidence” that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals.
A friend of the Duke said that with the FBI formally ending their investigation into his ties with Epstein, he plans on ending his self-imposed travel ban.
They told The Sun: “He has been abroad once since the scandal erupted.
But without the FBI investigation hanging over his head he will feel it’s safe to travel.
“He has always been very nervous about going abroad and felt he’d always be looking over his shoulder as he could be subject to civil action or at worst, being arrested.
They added: “What’s he supposed to do with the rest of his life? He hasn’t been convicted of any crime and can’t sit around doing nothing at Royal Lodge forever.”
Prince Andrew was dubbed Air Miles Andy amid criticism of his globe-trotting and use of helicopters and planes at taxpayers’ expense.
He racked up huge bills while working as a royal and UK trade envoy.
