In a stunning development that rippled through Britain’s political and royal circles, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested Feb. 19 on suspicion of misconduct in public life, according to multiple U.K. media reports.
The Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested news was first reported by the BBC, and later confirmed by the U.K.’s king in a public statement. The arrest marks an unprecedented chapter in modern royal history.
Police Confirm Arrest, Conduct Property Searches
In a statement, Thames Valley Police said officers arrested a man in his sixties and were carrying out searches at addresses in Norfolk and Berkshire. Authorities did not identify the suspect by name, but said an investigation had been opened.
Mountbatten-Windsor, 66, recently relocated to the Sandringham estate in Norfolk. The The Daily Telegraph reported that six unmarked police vehicles and about eight plainclothes officers were seen arriving at Wood Farm on the estate.
The arrest coincided with his 66th birthday.
Police have not released specific details of the allegations under investigation. Officials have said the probe is not connected to alleged sex offenses.
