Former Prince Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested on the morning of February 19 — his 66th birthday — at the home where he has been staying on King Charles’ Sandringham estate in Norfolk.
Former Prince Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested on the morning of February 19 — his 66th birthday — at the home where he has been staying on King Charles’ Sandringham estate in Norfolk.
A team of police officers arrived early Thursday morning. Authorities later confirmed that a man in his sixties from Norfolk had been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Searches were also carried out at properties in Norfolk and Berkshire. The man remains in police custody.
The arrest follows an investigation by Thames Valley Police into allegations that Andrew shared confidential information with the late Jeffrey Epstein during his time as the U.K.’s special representative for international trade and investment, a position he held from 2001 to 2011. The complaint was reportedly brought by the anti-monarchy group Republic, which accused him of suspected misconduct and breach of official secrets.
Recent emails released by the U.S. Department of Justice allegedly show correspondence between Andrew and Epstein relating to trade matters. Trade envoys are bound by strict confidentiality rules, even after leaving office.
Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein.
The development comes amid years of controversy surrounding Andrew’s association with Epstein, the American financier and convicted sex offender who died in prison in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges.
Andrew stepped back from public duties in November 2019 following a widely criticized BBC interview about his relationship with Epstein. In January 2022, Queen Elizabeth II stripped him of his military titles and royal patronages after a judge allowed a sexual assault lawsuit brought by Virginia Giuffre to proceed. Andrew denied her allegations and later reached a settlement in 2022. Giuffre died in April 2025.
In October 2025, King Charles stripped Andrew of his remaining royal titles and honors and ordered him to leave Royal Lodge in Windsor. He subsequently moved to Sandringham.
Earlier this month, Buckingham Palace released a statement saying the King had expressed “profound concern” over the continuing allegations and would cooperate with law enforcement if approached.
The investigation remains ongoing.

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