US EditionAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor released after arrest, remains under investigation
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of passing confidential trade reports to Jeffrey Epstein and released under investigation amid ongoing police searches.
- 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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The Epstein case continues to have repercussions around the world. On Thursday 19 February, the deposed Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested and placed in police custody, and then released in the evening, awaiting further investigation.
Today's front pages- February 20,2026
The following are the top stories in Malta's newspapers on Friday.Times of Malta leads with news that former Prince Andrew was arrested and held for hours on suspicion of misconduct while he was a trade envoy. The British police later said the ex-prince had been "released under investigation". His brother, King Charles III, issued a...
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.
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