Prince Andrew reported to the police over allegedly using 'false name' in business filings

Police confirmed on Monday that no investigation had yet been launched, but the complaint would be assessed.

A Met spokesperson said: "On Monday, January 6, the Met received a report relating to a Companies House filing."

They continued: "This report will now be assessed to determine whether any further action is required. There is no investigation at this early stage."

This comes after Andrew's private investment firm, Urramoor Limited, applied to be struck off and dissolved, according to documents filed with Companies House this week.

The Duke of York held "significant control" over the company, now set to close in a fresh setback for the former working royal.

The application for dissolution marks the latest financial development for the duke, who has faced mounting scrutiny over his business dealings in recent years.

Prince Andrew initially established the investment fund in 2013 under the name HRH Andrew Inverness.

🚨🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Republic has reported Prince Andrew to the police over alleged filing of false information with Companies House. #NotMyKing #AbolishTheMonarchy pic.twitter.com/AtynCJg2un

— Republic (@RepublicStaff) January 6, 2025

Taking to social media, the anti-monarchist group wrote: "Republic has reported Prince Andrew to the police over alleged filing of false information with Companies House."

Republic is taking issue with the Duke of York allegedly using the false name of Andrew Inverness and erroneously listing an address in London as his residential address. The details were filed against Naples Gold Ltd.

The use of the name Andrew Inverness was reported in the press as early as 2019, according to Republic, and came up again in light of the recent scandal surrounding his friendship with an alleged Chinese spy.

The group has noted that it is an offence to use false information when registering with Companies House.

Republic previously accused the Met Police of failing to act on allegations against members of the Royal Family.

In 2022, Prince Andrew settled a civil sexual assault case brought against him in the US by Virginia Giuffre. Giuffre had been suing the Duke of York, claiming he sexually assaulted her on three occasions when she was 17, allegations he has repeatedly denied.

A letter filed to the US district court said the duke and Giuffre had reached an out-of-court settlement. It said the duke, who made no admission of guilt, would pay an undisclosed sum to Giuffre.

Speaking today, CEO of Republic Graham 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."

The report to the Met Police reads: "Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor allegedly filed false information with Companies House.

"In relation to Naples Gold Limited, he appears to have used the false name Andrew Inverness and a residential address at which he has never resided.

"While it's unclear what motivation there was or that there were any further offences committed it is an offence to file false information.

"Given Andrew's high profile and the serious challenges of fighting fraud committed through false filings I trust the police will pursue this matter without fear or favour."

GB News has contacted the Duke of York's representatives for comment.