US EditionUK Police Arrest Former Prince Andrew in Epstein-Linked Misconduct Probe
- On February 19, 2026, Thames Valley Police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office as he turned 66.
- Following the January 30 US Department of Justice release of three million Epstein-related files, Thames Valley Police had been assessing claims and opened inquiries after the material prompted calls for investigation.
- Shortly after 8 a.m., plain‑clothed officers and unmarked police vehicles arrived at Wood Farm, with police confirming devices could be seized, and the man remains in custody.
- King Charles III said the law must take its course following the arrest, Buckingham Palace pledged full cooperation if approached, and Virginia Roberts Giuffre's family thanked Thames Valley Police.
- Observers called the move unprecedented for a senior royal, noting its extraordinary nature, while media and publishers were warned about contempt risks as the legal system and courts keep the case active.
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FijiTimesKing Charles’ brother Andrew released after arrest over misconduct relating to Epstein
AYLSHAM, England — King Charles’ younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was released from police custody on Thursday evening after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over allegations he sent confidential government documents to Jeffrey Epstein.
London. Former Prince Andrew was arrested and detained yesterday for several hours by the British police accused of alleged misconduct in the exercise of a public office for his links with the financier and sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein, an extraordinary measure in a country where the authorities once tried to protect the royal family from the shame of the case.
The questions the royals can no longer ignore
On 30 October 2025 Buckingham Palace released a statement about the “Style, Titles and Honours” of the then Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Today it’s worth re-reading it in full: “His Majesty has today initiated a formal process to remove the Style, Titles and Honours of Prince Andrew. Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. His lease on Royal Lodge has, to date, provided him with legal protection to continue in resid…
Ex-Prince Andrew arrested in fallout related to Epstein ties
There were shockwaves across the UK after the arrest of former Prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct in public office. His arrest is reportedly linked to the latest release of the Epstein files. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, as he's now known, was taken into custody at the Royal Sandringham Estate and later released. Chris Ship of ITV News reports.
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