UK's Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested
By Frank Prenesti
Date: Thursday 19 Feb 2026
(Sharecast News) - Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, UK media reported on Thursday.
Plainclothes officers arrived at Wood Farm on the royal Sandringham estate, according to photographs published in several media outlets.
A statement from Thames Valley police said: "We have today (19/2) arrested a man in his 60s from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office and are carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.
"The man remains in police custody at this time."
King Charles, Mountbatten-Windsor's brother said: "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."
Police have been investigating allegations that Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, shared sensitive information with the US billionaire paedophile Jeffrey Epstein when he was a UK trade envoy.
Thames Valley police previously said the force was reviewing allegations that a woman was trafficked to the UK by Epstein to have a sexual encounter with Andrew.
Oliver Wright, the force's assistant chief constable, said: "Following a thorough assessment, we have now opened an investigation into this allegation of misconduct in public office."
"It is important that we protect the integrity and objectivity of our investigation as we work with our partners to investigate this alleged offence. We understand the significant public interest in this case, and we will provide updates at the appropriate time."
Reporting by Frank Prenesti for Sharecast.com
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