On February 19, 2026, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of King Charles III, was arrested at his home in Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to allegations of sending confidential government documents to the late Jeffrey Epstein. This arrest coincided with Andrew's 66th birthday and marks a significant escalation in the scrutiny surrounding his past associations with Epstein. Following his arrest, Andrew was released from police custody later that evening, but the investigation is ongoing, with police confirming that they are continuing to gather evidence (New York Times, The Guardian). Unmarked police vehicles were seen at both his current residence on the Sandringham Estate and his former home at Royal Lodge in Windsor, indicating an extensive search for further evidence (BBC News, Global News).
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Arrested for Misconduct in Public Office
On February 19, 2026, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested for misconduct linked to sending confidential documents to Jeffrey Epstein. The investigation continues as police search for evidence.
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Updated 3h agoLive Updates: Former Prince Andrew Is Released After Being Arrested Amid Epstein RevelationsFEB 19, 8:01 PMRead →Here’s the latest.FEB 19, 8:01 PMRead →The investigation continues though former Prince Andrew is released from police custody.FEB 19, 7:51 PMRead →What to Know About Former Prince Andrew’s Arrest and His Ties to EpsteinFEB 19, 7:50 PMRead →Here are the other British police departments looking into Epstein allegations.FEB 19, 7:30 PMRead →In U.K. Police Detention Facilities, One-Person Cells and Simple BedsFEB 19, 6:30 PMRead →No Playbook for the Arrest of the UK King’s BrotherFEB 19, 5:19 PMRead →Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s Links to Jeffrey Epstein: A TimelineFEB 19, 4:21 PMRead →The former prince has been living on King Charles III’s private Sandringham Estate.FEB 19, 2:31 PMRead →The former Prince Andrew was stripped of his royal titles late last year.FEB 19, 2:23 PMRead →Former Prince Andrew’s Ties to Epstein Keep Spotlight on UK Prime Minister StarmerFEB 19, 12:35 PMRead →Several members of the British elite have been named in the Epstein files.FEB 19, 12:29 PMRead →
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Updated 4h agoKing's statement on former Prince Andrew's arrest shows how grave the crisis is for U.K. royalsFEB 19, 6:59 PMRead →Former Prince Andrew's arrest is a ‘first step,’ Virginia Giuffre's family saysFEB 19, 2:48 PMRead →Former Prince Andrew arrested following scrutiny over Epstein relationshipFEB 19, 11:07 AMRead →
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Updated 5h agoAndrew's release expected within hours?FEB 19, 6:08 PMRead →Andrew's Royal Lodge: Police continue search operationFEB 19, 3:48 PMRead →King Charles steps out while Camilla lets wave speak on Andrew queriesFEB 19, 3:21 PMRead →King Charles issues first statement after Andrew's arrest: 'The law must take its course'FEB 19, 12:34 PMRead →Andrew arrested: What is misconduct in public office?FEB 19, 12:11 PMRead →Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on his 66th birthday as Epstein Files unsealedFEB 19, 10:22 AMRead →Andrew, Fergie were under inteligence surveillance: reportFEB 19, 10:02 AMRead →Palace staffers ‘terrified' of consequences amid Andrew probeFEB 19, 9:47 AMRead →Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor makes clever plan to escape copsFEB 19, 7:03 AMRead →Andrew police probe shifts attention to royal officers: ‘It's a big step'FEB 19, 5:50 AMRead →Andrew hit by devastating blow at new hideout amid Surrey police actionFEB 18, 4:50 PMRead →Palace unveils King Charles, Queen Camilla's bold step as Andrew faces exileFEB 18, 2:45 PMRead →
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Updated 10h agoWhat we know so far about arrest of UK’s former Prince AndrewFEB 19, 1:10 PMRead →UK King’s brother Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconductFEB 19, 10:48 AMRead →LIVE: Ex-UK Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested amid Epstein scandalFEB 19, 10:40 AMRead →UK ex-Prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public officeFEB 19, 10:16 AMRead →
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