Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested at Sandringham estate

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested at Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate on Thursday by Thames Valley Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The arrest is connected to investigations into his dealings with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Police are also conducting searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk. The investigation follows a review of allegations, including claims that Mountbatten-Windsor shared sensitive information with Epstein and that a woman was trafficked to the UK for a sexual encounter with him. Mountbatten-Windsor, who has consistently denied any wrongdoing, was stripped of his royal titles by Buckingham Palace in October. Thames Valley Police confirmed they are investigating the allegations.

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Thames Valley Police opened an investigation into an allegation of misconduct in public office.

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Mountbatten-Windsor has always denied any wrongdoing or accusations against him.

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Buckingham Palace announced it would strip Andrew of his royal titles in October.

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Thames Valley police arrested a man in his 60s from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

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Windsor 35% Oliver Wright ×240% Buckingham Palace 40% Royal Lodge 40% Berkshire 50% Norfolk ×250% Norfolk Police 60% Wood Farm ×260% Sandringham estate ×270% Thames Valley Police ×480% Jeffrey Epstein ×285% Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor ×495%

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