I was on terminal leave at the time from the Royal Navy so, therefore, I was at home.”
The BBC also submitted a freedom of information request to the Metropolitan Police to verify if royal protection officers accompanied him, but Scotland Yard declined to provide details, citing national security.
The Metropolitan Police stated that confirming or denying the request would disclose protection details for an individual other than the King and the prime minister.
However, the Met previously acknowledged contacting former and active protection officers in February, advising them to consider if they witnessed anything related to the criminal allegations.
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Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office on February 19 this year following the release of Epstein-related emails, and he was later released under investigation.
