Andrew Mountbatten – Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew and brother to King Charles, was arrested on February 19,2026,on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Thames Valley Police carried out the arrest at his home on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk , coinciding with his 66th birthday. Officers conducted searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk , and he remains in custody.
The arrest relate to ongoing investigation into allegations that Mountbatten – Windsor shared sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein during his time as a UK trade envoy.
This Stems from renewed scrutiny of his ties to the convicted sex offender following recent Epstein file releases.
