Princess Eugenie pictured in London amid Andrew’s latest police probe update

Princess Eugenie has been pictured out and about in London this week, just hours before the latest update regarding the police probe into her father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The princess was spotted in central London on Thursday, going for lunch.

Eugenie, who is now pregnant with her third child, was seen talking on her phone and heading to Mount St. Restaurant. In pictures taken by Backgrid and published by People magazine, the royal can be seen walking around Mayfair in casual attire.

She was dressed in a short black dress, a grey shacket, white trainers and sunglasses, with her bump being evident.

It comes as police released an update on the investigation into the disgraced former Duke of York.

Aside from the suspicion of misconduct in public office, police have said that they will now consider allegations of sexual misconduct in their inquiry.

The legal definition of the offence can include a wide range of conduct, including sharing confidential financial information, financial misconduct, wilful neglect of duty, and sexual misconduct.

It also covers corruption and improper interference, conflict of interest, perverting the course of justice, dishonesty or fraudulent conduct, and misconduct leading to personal gain.

Detectives at Thames Valley Police (TVP) are understood to be concerned that the public believe they are only focused on accusations that the former prince shared information while a trade envoy, when in fact the legal terms of the offence under investigation are much broader.

However, it is understood that if this were found not to be the case, the force would continue investigating any evidence of other, separate offences.

A team of experienced investigators is working on the case and is in constant contact with prosecutors for advice.

Officers are currently assessing a claim by a woman that she was sent by Epstein to Royal Lodge for sex with Andrew in 2010, before being given a tour of Buckingham Palace.

They have contacted the woman’s lawyer, Brad Edwards, who initially spoke to the BBC about allegations said to have occurred when she was in her 20s.

The force said: “We have engaged with the woman’s legal representative to confirm that, should she wish to report this to police, it will be taken seriously and handled with care, sensitivity and respect for her privacy and her right for anonymity.

“We recognise how difficult it can be to speak about experiences of this nature, and any contact with police will be led by her wishes, when and if she feels ready and able to do so.”

Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office on February 19 and interviewed under caution before being released under investigation.

He has always denied any wrongdoing.