Prince Andrew Under Investigation for Alleged Incident at Royal Ascot

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is contending with fresh allegations as authorities investigate claims of inappropriate behavior involving a woman at Royal Ascot dating back to 2002.

The 66-year-old former royal's case has drawn the attention of detectives, who are examining the matter as part of a wider inquiry into potential misconduct in public office, according to reporting from The Sunday Times. He attended the prestigious racing event alongside Princess Beatrice and the future King Charles.

Investigators are currently interviewing "key witnesses, including former cabinet ministers, royal officials and senior civil servants" to examine Andrew's decade-long role as a government trade envoy, the outlet reports.

The scope of the investigation has expanded considerably. Officers are now examining "a far wider range of possible crimes than had been understood, including sexual misconduct, corruption and fraud," according to the report.

"Misconduct in public office is a crime that can take different forms, making this a complex investigation," said Oliver Wright, assistant chief constable at Thames Valley. "Whenever a victim-survivor is ready to engage with us, we're ready for you, at whatever point that may be."

Earlier this year, Andrew was taken into custody on his birthday as part of an investigation into inappropriate behavior, which he has denied.

On a personal note, the former prince has not received an invitation to the upcoming wedding of his nephew Peter Phillips and his fiancée Harriet Sperling, who became engaged last summer.