Investigation into Britain's Prince Andrew to include claims of sexual misconduct

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has denied any wrongdoing (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Detectives investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will consider allegations of sexual misconduct in their inquiry into potential misconduct in public office.

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.