In a stunning development shaking the British royal family, Prince Andrew, now legally known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor following the removal of his royal title has been arrested by UK police on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
The arrest occurred on February 19, 2026, coinciding with his 66th birthday. Thames Valley Police confirmed that a man in his sixties from Norfolk was taken into custody earlier today. Officers executed searches at properties in Berkshire and Norfolk, including his current residence at Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate and his former home, Royal Lodge, in Windsor.
Unmarked police vehicles were spotted arriving at the Sandringham property around 8 a.m. local time.The charges stem from recent revelations in the Jeffrey Epstein files, which allegedly indicate that Prince Andrew shared confidential UK government information with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during his tenure as a British trade envoy.
Police launched the investigation following calls from anti-royal groups and scrutiny over documents suggesting improper exchanges of sensitive trade-related material.Prince Andrew has long faced controversy due to his association with Epstein, including a 2022 out-of-court settlement with accuser Virginia Giuffre over sexual abuse allegations (which he has always denied).
He stepped back from public royal duties in 2019 and was stripped of his princely title and military affiliations in recent years amid ongoing fallout.King Charles III is said to have expressed deep concern over the developments, with Buckingham Palace pledging full cooperation with the authorities while refraining from further public comment to respect the legal process.
The arrest marks a dramatic escalation in the long-running saga surrounding Prince Andrew and his Epstein connections, dealing yet another blow to the monarchy’s public image.The investigation remains ongoing, and no formal charges have been announced at this time.
Prince Andrew is currently in police custody at an undisclosed location. Updates are expected as more details emerge from this high-profile case.
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