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UK Police Arrest Former Prince Andrew in Epstein-Linked Misconduct Probe

  • At Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate, Norfolk, Thames Valley Police arrested a man in his sixties on suspicion of misconduct in public office, and he remains in custody.
  • The U.S. Department of Justice released the Epstein files on Jan. 30, prompting Thames Valley Police to assess claims involving the former prince passing confidential trade reports as the U.K.'s trade envoy.
  • One November 30, 2010 email thread shows Mountbatten-Windsor forwarded official reports from his then‑special adviser Amit Patel minutes after receiving them, and he negotiated a multi‑million dollar settlement with Virginia Giuffre while denying wrongdoing.
  • Buckingham Palace said it stands ready to support police; the King expressed profound concern, while Thames Valley Police warned media regarding publication and national guidance.
  • This marks the first time in modern British history that the first senior royal has been arrested, with police and campaigners urging witnesses to come forward.
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The former prince is in police custody, as reported by the British broadcaster, about suspicion of abuse of office.

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Reuters broke the news in United Kingdom on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
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