Ex-prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office

WorldView · Samuel Otieno · February 19, 2026
Ex-prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office
Ex-Prince Andrew, attends the traditional Easter Sunday Mattins Service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on April 20, 2022, in Windsor, England. PHOTO/Getty Images
In Summary

The arrest comes after Thames Valley Police said they were assessing a complaint over the alleged sharing of confidential material by the former prince with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Police say King Charles's brother is in custody and officers are carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.

Photos show vehicles, believed to be police cars, arriving at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk earlier this morning.

It comes after Thames Valley Police said they were assessing a complaint over the alleged sharing of confidential material by the former prince with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Andrew, who turns 66 today, has consistently and strenuously denied any wrongdoing.

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