London, February 19, 2026 — Former royal Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor, previously known as Prince Andrew, was arrested today in England on suspicion of misconduct in public office, in a case tied to his longstanding association with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The arrest was carried out at his Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, and police also conducted searches at his former residence in Windsor. Mountbatten‑Windsor remains in custody as the investigation continues.
Authorities say the case involves allegations that he shared sensitive government information during his tenure as a UK trade envoy from 2001 to 2011. The former royal has denied any wrongdoing.
King Charles III issued a statement declaring that “the law must take its course” and confirming the royal family’s full cooperation with authorities.
Legal experts describe the arrest as unprecedented in modern UK history, marking the first detention of a senior British royal in decades. Misconduct in public office carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment if convicted.
The arrest has sparked international attention and renewed debate over accountability, privilege, and justice. The family of Virginia Giuffre, a prominent Epstein accuser who died by suicide in 2025, praised the development, noting that “no one is above the law, not even royalty.”
Police continue to review digital evidence, documents, and communications seized during the searches. The investigation remains ongoing.
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