In a major development today, February 19, 2026, the former Prince Andrew (now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor) was arrested by U.K. police on his 66th birthday.
The arrest follows an investigation into allegations of misconduct in public office, specifically concerning his relationship with the late Jeffrey Epstein.
Key Details of the Arrest
* The Charge: The Thames Valley Police arrested a "man in his 60s" on suspicion of misconduct in public office. This reportedly relates to allegations that Andrew shared confidential government trade reports with Jeffrey Epstein during his time as the U.K.’s special representative for international trade.
* Location: The arrest took place at Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, where Andrew has been living since being evicted from Royal Lodge in Windsor.
* Royal Reaction: King Charles III released a statement expressing "deepest concern" but emphasized that "the law must take its course," signaling his full support for the police investigation.
* Context: This follows the 2025 release of millions of documents from the U.S. Department of Justice’s investigation into Epstein, which reportedly contained correspondence between the two men from 2010 and 2011.
Legal Status
Under U.K. law, "misconduct in public office" is a serious common-law offense that carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. Andrew currently remains in police custody while searches are being conducted at his residences in Berkshire and Norfolk.
> Note: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently denied all allegations of wrongdoing regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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