Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, linked to the Jeffrey Epstein probe. He is accused of sharing confidential information while serving as a UK trade envoy.
Former United Kingdom royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested by UK Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office in a major development linked to the Epstein investigation. The arrest took place earlier today, coinciding with his 66th birthday, and he is currently in custody.
Authorities have launched a formal investigation following what they described as a “thorough assessment” of the allegations. Police are also conducting searches at properties in Berkshire and Norfolk as part of the probe.
A statement from Thames Valley police said: “We have today (19/2) arrested a man in his 60s from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office and are carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.
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“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, ” the statement added.
“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 case relates to claims that, during his time as a UK trade envoy, Andrew may have shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein. While there have also been separate allegations involving a second woman linked to Epstein, this arrest is understood to be specifically connected to the misconduct in public office charge.
Andrew has consistently denied all allegations related to Epstein.
Andrew, the former British prince, who was stripped of his title last year over his friendship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, should cooperate with the US authorities in their investigation, the UK Prime Minister Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said.
