Andrew’s ‘downfall’: how this viral photo of the disgraced ex-prince was captured

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersFebruary 20, 2026 at 10:16 PM

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A photograph taken by Reuters photographer Phil Noble showing Prince Andrew leaving the Aylsham police station in Norfolk, England, went viral. The image depicts a visibly shaken Andrew in the back of a Range Rover after being questioned by police. The questioning stemmed from allegations that he sent confidential government documents to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. News of Andrew's arrest prompted Noble to drive to Norfolk, where the royal Sandringham estate is located. The photo, published on Thursday, appeared on front pages globally, symbolizing Andrew's fall from grace.

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