Republic reports Duke of York to police over use of ‘Andrew Inverness’ name Anti-monarchy group Republic has called on the Metropolitan Police to investigate the Duke of York without “fear or favour” after reporting him to the force for using the name “Andrew Inverness” in his financial dealings.
Republic, which campaigns for an elected head of state, reported the duke to the Met Police on Monday, accusing him of filing false information with Companies House, with regard to one of the firms, Naples Gold Limited.
Graham Smith, Republic’s chief executive, 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.
He added: “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.
