Here’s the police statement on the arrest.

New York Times - WorldEN 3 min read 100% complete by Megan SpeciaFebruary 19, 2026 at 12:21 PM

AI Summary

medium article 3 min

British police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The arrest stems from accusations that he shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as a British trade envoy. Thames Valley Police confirmed the arrest of a man in his sixties from Norfolk, matching Mountbatten-Windsor's description, and conducted searches at properties in Berkshire and Norfolk. The investigation follows the release of documents suggesting he forwarded official reports to Epstein. Buckingham Palace stated its readiness to support the police investigation, highlighting King Charles III's concern over the allegations. Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently denied any wrongdoing.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

United Kingdom 40% Berkshire 40% Buckingham Palace 50% King Charles III 50% Sandringham Estate 50% BBC 60% Norfolk ×260% Virginia Roberts Giuffre ×260% Britain 70% Thames Valley Police 70% Jeffrey Epstein ×585% Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor ×1195%

Keywords

andrew mountbatten-windsor 100% misconduct in public office 90% arrest 80% jeffrey epstein 70% trade envoy 60% confidential information 60% sexual offenses 50% buckingham palace 50% police investigation 50%