Ex-UK Prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office

Al Jazeera Legal & JudicialNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete February 19, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Ex-UK Prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office
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Former UK Prince Andrew Mountbatten Windsor was arrested on February 19, 2026, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Thames Valley police confirmed the arrest of a man in his sixties from Norfolk and are searching addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk. The police statement did not name the arrested man, citing national guidance and the active status of the case. The investigation follows an allegation of misconduct in public office. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that no one is above the law and that Mountbatten Windsor should cooperate with US authorities. Mountbatten Windsor was stripped of his title last year due to his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein and has consistently denied any wrongdoing.

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Mountbatten Windsor should cooperate with US authorities.

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Mountbatten Windsor was stripped of his title last year over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.

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Searches are being carried out at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.

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Thames Valley police arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

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Andrew Mountbatten Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

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