Watch: The day Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested

BBC News - World Legal & JudicialNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete February 19, 2026 at 11:20 PM

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested at Sandringham Estate in Norfolk on his 66th birthday, Thursday morning. Thames Valley Police arrested the former prince on suspicion of misconduct in public office and took him to a police station in Aylsham, later releasing him under investigation. The arrest follows a complaint being assessed by Thames Valley Police regarding the alleged sharing of confidential material with Jeffrey Epstein. King Charles III stated that "the law must take its course" following the arrest. Andrew has previously denied any wrongdoing related to Epstein and has not responded to requests for comment regarding the release of Epstein files in January.

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Thames Valley Police said they were assessing a complaint over alleged sharing of confidential material with Jeffrey Epstein.

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King Charles III said "the law must take its course".

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He was later released under investigation.

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He was taken to a police station in Aylsham on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested at Sandringham Estate in Norfolk on his 66th birthday.

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Aylsham 40% BBC 40% Norfolk 50% King Charles III 60% Sandringham Estate 60% Thames Valley Police ×270% Jeffrey Epstein ×280% Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor ×390%

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arrest 100% misconduct in public office 80% jeffrey epstein 70% sex offender 60% confidential material 60% police investigation 50% king charles iii 50% sandringham estate 40%