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Why Has Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Been Arrested, and What Legal Protections Do the Royal Family Have?

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office after US files showed possible sharing of official information with Jeffrey Epstein, police said.

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A member of the British royal family has not been arrested since Charles I was taken prisoner for treason before being executed in 1649.
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At the royal grounds in Sandringham, where Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor now lives, dozens of media representatives gathered on Friday.

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The arrest of former Prince Andrew and his links to Epstein's sex ring have been the main topic of conversation in Britain in recent days. Interestingly, apart from minor violations and fines, the last time a member of the English royal family was arrested was in the 17th century. That was King Charles I, who was executed.

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The National broke the news in Glasgow, United Kingdom on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
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