UK public cheers ex-prince Andrew’s arrest, Trump calls it ‘very sad’

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseFebruary 19, 2026 at 10:42 PM
UK public cheers ex-prince Andrew’s arrest, Trump calls it ‘very sad’

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Prince Andrew, formerly a senior British royal, was arrested in the UK on Thursday due to his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The arrest stems from accusations that Andrew shared sensitive information with Epstein during his time as the UK's trade envoy. While the British public largely welcomed the arrest, viewing it as a sign that the royal family is not above the law, former US President Donald Trump expressed his sadness, calling it "very bad" for the royal family. Andrew was released under investigation from a police station in Norfolk later that evening. He is the first senior British royal in modern history to be arrested.

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