Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested this week on suspicion of misconduct in public office, in a dramatic development that has sent shockwaves through royal circles as King Charles spoke out.
As the news broke, King Charles moved swiftly to address the situation in a carefully worded statement.
Police arrived on the Sandringham Estate on Thursday morning, where Andrew is currently residing.
Thames Valley Police later issued a statement, confirming that the former prince had been taken into custody. On Thursday evening, he was released under investigation.
The arrest came on the very day Andrew turned 66, against the backdrop of ongoing scrutiny over his association with late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
On Thursday, King Charles spoke out about the arrest and Andrew’s long-scrutinised links to disgraced financier Epstein.
Why has Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor been arrested?
On Thursday, Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The specific details of the allegations of misconduct being investigated are unknown.
In a statement, Thames Valley Police said: “As part of the investigation, we have today (19/2) arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office and are carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk. The man remains in police custody at this time.
“We will not be naming the arrested man, as per national guidance. Please also remember that this case is now active so care should be taken with any publication to avoid being in contempt of court.”
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