Britain’s Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, previously referred to as Prince Andrew, appears spherical as he leaves after attending the Easter Matins Service at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Fort, England, April 20, 2025.
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U.Ok. police say they’ve arrested a person in his 60s on suspicion of “misconduct in public office.” U.Ok. media say the suspect is ex-Prince Andrew.
Information pictures confirmed automobiles arriving on the royal Sandringham Property in Norfolk, on the morning of Mountbatten-Windsor’s 66th birthday.
On Thursday morning, police stated that the person was in custody, whereas officers have been finishing up searches at his addresses within the counties of Berkshire and Norfolk.
Final week, Thames Valley Police, which serves areas west of London, stated they have been analyzing claims that the previous Prince Andrew despatched confidential commerce reviews to disgraced enterprise mogul Jeffrey Epstein throughout his time because the U.Ok.’s envoy for worldwide commerce.
Now referred to as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, King Charles’ brother was stripped of his royal title over his friendship with the late intercourse offender. He admits ties to Epstein and settled a lawsuit with one in all Epstein’s underage victims, however has beforehand strenuously denied any wrongdoing on any issues associated to Epstein.
An announcement launched by Thames Valley police learn: “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.”
Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright stated: “Following a thorough assessment, we have now opened an investigation into this allegation of misconduct in public office. It is important that we protect the integrity and objectivity of our investigation as we work with our partners to investigate this alleged offence. We understand the significant public interest in this case, and we will provide updates at the appropriate time.”
