UK King’s brother Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete February 19, 2026 at 11:48 AM

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In February 2026, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, brother of King Charles, was arrested in the UK on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The arrest stems from an investigation into allegations that he shared confidential material with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Police are investigating the claims to determine the extent of the alleged misconduct. The investigation is ongoing, and further details have not yet been released. The arrest marks a significant development in ongoing scrutiny surrounding Andrew's past associations.

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King Charles 70% UK ×280% Jeffrey Epstein 80% Andrew Mountbatten Windsor 90%

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andrew mountbatten windsor 100% misconduct in public office 90% jeffrey epstein 80% confidential material 70% arrested 70% sex offender 70% king charles 60% police investigation 60% uk 50%