US EditionAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor released after arrest, remains under investigation
- On his 66th birthday, officers arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor at Sandringham on suspicion of misconduct linked to Jeffrey Epstein, and he was released under investigation after leaving Norfolk police custody.
- Following the release of DOJ documents last month, investigators opened fresh assessments after more than three million pages mentioned Mountbatten-Windsor forwarding 2010 trade reports to Jeffrey Epstein.
- In a coordinated operation, forces searched properties in Norfolk while teams continued inquiries at Windsor; Thames Valley Police said Norfolk searches have concluded while Royal Lodge searches remain under way.
- King Charles III said the law must take its course and pledged co‑operation, while Virginia Giuffre’s family said their 'broken hearts have been lifted' and praised Thames Valley Police; police warned review may take several days or weeks before charging decisions.
- This arrest marks an unprecedented moment for a senior royal in modern times, as King Charles III removed Andrew's titles in October 2025 and he moved to the king’s private estate earlier this month.
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On his 66th birthday, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested, but despite the arrest, the capricious titles and everything that has happened in recent years, he could still become king.
Former Prince Andrew Detained Over Jeffrey Epstein Links – Released Hours Later
Former Prince Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to Jeffrey Epstein, released under investigation. King Charles says “the law must take its course” as police search Sandringham and Royal Lodge
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leprogres.frThe arrest of King Charles III's younger brother was an unprecedented episode in the history of the British monarchy. The royal columnist, Bertrand Deckers, advanced the possibility of a trial for high treason.
Called into question for his ties with the child criminal Jeffrey Epstein, Charles III's brother was placed in custody on Thursday, February 19th. Sign of the end of impunity for the royal family and of a justice that works.
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