USA Herald | Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince Andrew, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, marking a dramatic escalation in a scandal that has gripped the U.K. and drawn international attention. The arrest follows revelations in newly released U.S. Department of Justice Epstein files, which raised serious questions about Mountbatten-Windsor’s actions as a British trade envoy and his connections to the late American financier Jeffrey Epstein. The timing of the arrest, on his 66th birthday, underscores the intensity and public scrutiny surrounding the case.
The arrest occurred at Wood Farm on King Charles III’s Sandringham estate in Norfolk, eastern England. Early Thursday morning, six unmarked police vehicles arrived at Mountbatten-Windsor’s residence. Police also conducted searches at additional properties in Norfolk and Berkshire. Thames Valley Police confirmed that the man, in his sixties, remains in custody while the investigation continues.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, speaking to BBC News, emphasized that no one is above the law: “Everybody is equal under the law, and nobody is above it. This is a matter for the police, and we must allow them to conduct their investigation independently.” Buckingham Palace has indicated full cooperation with authorities, stating that the King is deeply concerned about the allegations but will support the investigation.
