Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are said to be “in a state” after the dramatic arrest of their father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, in a development that has sent shockwaves through royal circles.
Andrew was arrested on Thursday morning, February 19, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Plain-clothed officers attended the Sandringham Estate, where he is currently living following his departure from Royal Lodge.
He spent around 11 hours in police custody before being released under investigation later that evening.
In a statement, Thames Valley Police confirmed: “We have today arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office.”
The precise nature of the alleged misconduct has not been disclosed.
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie’s reported reaction to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrest
So far, neither sister nor their mother, Sarah Ferguson, has spoken publicly about the arrest.
However, according to The Telegraph, the situation has left those closest to Andrew reeling. One source described the fallout as devastating for the family.
“This is catastrophic for her and the girls,” the insider said, referring to Ferguson. “She seems to be doing her best to put a brave face on it.”
Another source claimed Beatrice and Eugenie were “in a state” as the news unfolded.
Ferguson is believed to be out of the country, having reportedly spent time in the French Alps before travelling on to the United Arab Emirates. She has not been seen publicly since September 2025.
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