NewsFeedAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor is in custody after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, as UK police examine claims that the former prince shared confidential information with US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Al Jazeera’s Camille Nedelec reports on what we know so far.Published On 19 Feb 2026
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What we know so far about arrest of UK’s former Prince Andrew
In February 2026, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested in the UK on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The arrest stems from allegations that he shared confidential information with convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-02-19 · 13:10 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In February 2026, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested in the UK on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The arrest stems from allegations that he shared confidential information with convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. UK police are currently investigating these claims. The investigation centers around the nature and extent of the information allegedly shared and its potential impact. Al Jazeera is reporting on the developing story as more details emerge.
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Al Jazeera’s Camille Nedelec reports on what we know so far.
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UK police examine claims that the former prince shared confidential information with US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is in custody after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
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