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Multiple outlets reported on Thursday that Thames Valley Police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Police have confirmed that a man, now released under investigation, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, with searches conducted at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.

Multiple outlets reported on Thursday that Thames Valley Police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Police have confirmed that a man, now released under investigation, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, with searches conducted at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who turned 66 on the day of his arrest, was reportedly detained at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. Police vehicles were observed arriving at the estate in the morning, with witnesses reporting that those who arrived wore civilian clothing. Photographers from Reuters later identified Andrew leaving Alysham Police Station in the evening.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who turned 66 on the day of his arrest, was reportedly detained at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. Police vehicles were observed arriving at the estate in the morning, with witnesses reporting that those who arrived wore civilian clothing. Photographers from Reuters later identified Andrew leaving Alysham Police Station in the evening.

Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright stated that an arrest was made following a "thorough assessment," and that while the individual would not be named, the case held "significant public interest." Misconduct in public office concerns "serious wilful abuse or neglect of the power or responsibilities" of a public role and carries a maximum sentence of life.

Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright stated that an arrest was made following a "thorough assessment," and that while the individual would not be named, the case held "significant public interest." Misconduct in public office concerns "serious wilful abuse or neglect of the power or responsibilities" of a public role and carries a maximum sentence of life.

Thames Valley Police had reportedly been assessing allegations that Andrew <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/prince-andrew-shared-confidential-reports-with-epstein">shared confidential reports with Jeffrey Epstein</a> while serving as a trade envoy for the U.K. The force is also reviewing claims that a woman was trafficked to the U.K. by Jeffrey Epstein for a sexual encounter with the former Prince.

Thames Valley Police had reportedly been assessing allegations that Andrew shared confidential reports with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as a trade envoy for the U.K. The force is also reviewing claims that a woman was trafficked to the U.K. by Jeffrey Epstein for a sexual encounter with the former Prince.

When asked about the case earlier on Thursday morning, Prime Minister Keir Starmer claimed that "nobody is above the law." In a statement following the arrest, King Charles III claimed that the news was met with "the deepest concern," before commenting that authorities had his "wholehearted support" and "the law must take its course."

When asked about the case earlier on Thursday morning, Prime Minister Keir Starmer claimed that "nobody is above the law." In a statement following the arrest, King Charles III claimed that the news was met with "the deepest concern," before commenting that authorities had his "wholehearted support" and "the law must take its course."

Andrew, who settled with Virginia Giuffre concerning sexual assault allegations in 2022, has consistently denied any wrongdoing related to his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. The younger brother of King Charles III, Andrew was <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/king-charles-strips-prince-andrew-of-royal-titles">stripped of his royal titles last year</a> due to his associations with Epstein, with his lease of Royal Lodge also rescinded.

Andrew, who settled with Virginia Giuffre concerning sexual assault allegations in 2022, has consistently denied any wrongdoing related to his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. The younger brother of King Charles III, Andrew was stripped of his royal titles last year due to his associations with Epstein, with his lease of Royal Lodge also rescinded.

The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor represents a seismic, unprecedented moment for the British monarchy that cannot be understated. While innocent until proven guilty, a senior royal sitting in police custody station marks a stunning fall from palace splendor. This case stretches the very fabric of the British constitution in a way never seen before.

The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor represents a seismic, unprecedented moment for the British monarchy that cannot be understated. While innocent until proven guilty, a senior royal sitting in police custody station marks a stunning fall from palace splendor. This case stretches the very fabric of the British constitution in a way never seen before.

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Pro-establishment narrative

Arresting Andrew for misconduct in public office, instead of well-publicized trafficking and sexual abuse allegations, exposes a broken justice system that protects the powerful. While the real crimes involving the abuse of minors get swept aside, passing government documents prompts legal action. This selective prosecution proves the system only cares about itself and not the people it is meant to protect.

Arresting Andrew for misconduct in public office, instead of well-publicized trafficking and sexual abuse allegations, exposes a broken justice system that protects the powerful. While the real crimes involving the abuse of minors get swept aside, passing government documents prompts legal action. This selective prosecution proves the system only cares about itself and not the people it is meant to protect.

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There is a 70% chance that any part of Great Britain will be under monarchy in 2075, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There is a 70% chance that any part of Great Britain will be under monarchy in 2075, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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