From the Associated Press: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former British prince who was stripped of his royal titles because of his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
While Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing in connection with his friendship with Epstein, concerns about Mountbatten-Windsor’s links to the late financier have dogged the royal family for more than a decade. But the arrest of a brother of a monarch was an extraordinary development with no precedent in modern times that will no doubt put more pressure on the crown.
After the arrest, King Charles III said that the law must take its course in the investigation, and he sought to distance the royal family from Mountbatten-Windsor.
Thames Valley Police said that a man in his 60s from Norfolk in eastern England was arrested and remained in custody. The force, which covers areas west of London, including Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home, did not identify the suspect, in line with standard procedures in Britain, but pointed to its statement when asked to confirm if Andrew was arrested.
The report explains that, among the millions of pages of Epstein documents released by the Justice Department last month was correspondence between Andrew and Epstein that indicate Andrew sent confidential trade reports to Epstein in 2010, when the former prince was Britain’s special envoy for international trade.
Andrew was arrested Thursday – which was his 66th birthday. Earlier this month, he was evicted from his longtime home near Windsor Castle and forced to move to another estate owned by King Charles in Norfolk.
King Charles’ full statement reads:
“I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office. What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities. In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation.
“Let me state clearly: the law must take its course.
“As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all.”
Extraordinary statement from King Charles III on the arrest of his brother. pic.twitter.com/BF4TeYxI4O
— Andrew Feinberg (@AndrewFeinberg) February 19, 2026
‘The law must take its course…’
Royal Correspondent @CameronDLWalker reports as King Charles releases a statement sharing his ‘deepest concern’ at the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. pic.twitter.com/UBV9KmO2QZ
— GB News (@GBNEWS) February 19, 2026
READ MORE from the Associated Press.
BREAKING: King Charles III says the law must take its course in the investigation of his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor https://t.co/okiajvAT2I
— The Associated Press (@AP) February 19, 2026
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