British authorities have taken Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, once known as Prince Andrew, into custody. The arrest stems from suspicions of misconduct in public office, specifically allegations that he illegally shared confidential information with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during his time as a British trade envoy.
Thames Valley Police confirmed the arrest of ‘a man in his sixties from Norfolk’ on suspicion of misconduct, stating that searches were underway at properties in Berkshire and Norfolk. While the official statement did not name the individual, the details strongly align with the public allegations against Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor.
In line with standard British legal practice, the suspect was not officially identified. However, the information released by the police perfectly matches the high-profile allegations. Furthermore, officers were observed at Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor’s Sandringham residence earlier on Thursday.
This investigation marks a significant new phase in Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor’s public downfall. His long-standing association with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has been a matter of public record for years, leading to him being stripped of his royal titles previously.
Prior to this police action, Buckingham Palace had issued a statement on February 9th, indicating that both King Charles III and the Palace itself were fully prepared to cooperate with any police inquiries, ‘as you would expect’.
The Palace’s statement further emphasized King Charles’s deep concern, expressed both verbally and through tangible actions, regarding the continuous emergence of new allegations concerning Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor’s past behavior.
Beyond earlier accusations of sexual offenses, a recent release of documents by the Department of Justice on January 30th unveiled emails that strongly imply Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor may have divulged sensitive, confidential documents while serving as a British trade envoy.
One particular email shows Mr. Mountbatten-Windsor seemingly forwarding official reports about his 2010 visits as envoy to South Asia to Mr. Epstein, which he had received from his assistant.
Please note: This is an ongoing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.