Former Prince arrested following Epstein Files Revelations
– London, United Kingdom, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, (the former Prince Andrew and younger brother of King Charles III) was arrested this morning on suspicion of misconduct in public office, in a dramatic development linked to his long association with the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The arrest took place on Mountbatten-Windsor’s 66th birthday, with police conducting searches at properties in Berkshire and Norfolk, including his residence on the royal Sandringham Estate.
Thames Valley Police confirmed in a statement that they had arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk as part of an ongoing investigation.
Their official statement reads as follows:
“As part of the investigation, we have today (19/2) arrested a man in his sixties 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.
“We will not be naming the arrested man, as per national guidance. Please also remember that this case is now active, so care should be taken with any publication to avoid being in contempt of court.”
Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright 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.”
The charges relate to allegations that Mountbatten-Windsor shared confidential government information with Epstein during his time as the UK’s special representative for international trade and investment, a position he held until 2011.
Misconduct in public office is a serious offence under UK law and carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.
The arrest follows weeks of intensifying scrutiny after the release of further documents from the Epstein files, which have detailed the depth of their friendship and raised fresh questions about potential breaches of official duties.
Reports indicate that police arrived at Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate shortly after 8 a.m. local time, with several unmarked vehicles seen at the property.
Mountbatten-Windsor, who stepped back from public royal duties in 2019 amid the Epstein scandal and was subsequently stripped of his military titles, royal patronages and use of the style “His Royal Highness” in 2022, is currently in custody while enquiries continue.
Buckingham Palace has so far declined to comment, though sources close to the royal family suggest the development will place additional strain on already tense relations within the monarchy.
Campaign groups opposed to the monarchy have welcomed news of the arrest, describing it as a long-overdue moment of accountability for prominent public figures.
The case adds another chapter to the persistent examination of Mountbatten-Windsor’s connection to Epstein, including his previous out-of-court civil settlement related to sexual assault allegations — claims he has always strenuously denied.
Legal commentators note that while today’s arrest centres on allegations of misconduct in public office rather than the more widely publicised Epstein-related accusations, a conviction could open the door to wider investigations.
Police have stated that searches at the relevant properties are ongoing and that further updates will be provided as appropriate. Mountbatten-Windsor has not yet been formally charged, and the investigation remains active.
