politics
February 19, 2026
King Charles' brother Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct
U.K. police on Thursday arrested King Charles III's brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
TL;DR
- Prince Andrew, brother of King Charles III, has been arrested by Thames Valley Police.
- The arrest is on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
- Police are reportedly investigating allegations that Andrew sent confidential trade reports to Jeffrey Epstein in 2010.
- Andrew has previously been scrutinized for his association with Epstein and faced allegations of sexual assault, which he denied.
- King Charles III expressed "deepest concern" and stated the royal family's "full and wholehearted support and co-operation" for the investigation.
- David Lammy, deputy U.K. prime minister, commented that "no one is above the law."
- Prince Andrew is no longer a working royal and had his titles and royal allowances reduced.
- Police can hold suspects for up to 96 hours without charge.
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