Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of Britain’s King Charles, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, police confirmed on Thursday, in a development that has drawn global attention.
Thames Valley Police took the 66-year-old into custody at his residence on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk earlier in the day. Photographs showed unmarked police vehicles and plain-clothes officers arriving at the property, Wood Farm, shortly after dawn.
The force said the arrest relates to an ongoing investigation into allegations that Mountbatten-Windsor may have disclosed sensitive government information during his tenure as a UK trade envoy and potentially acted in ways that amounted to “misconduct in public office.”
Mountbatten-Windsor, who previously served in a public diplomatic role, has long faced scrutiny over his past associations, particularly his relationship with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. Newly released documents, known as the “Epstein files,” have intensified scrutiny of whether he shared confidential government material with Epstein or acted improperly in the course of official duties.
The arrest comes as part of broader inquiries by multiple UK police forces into allegations connected to Epstein and other claims of misconduct. Authorities have not yet publicly detailed specific charges, and the investigation is ongoing.
Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently denied any wrongdoing in relation to his links with Epstein in previous statements but has not responded to requests for comment since the latest developments.
This is a developing story, and updates are expected as more information becomes available. (Newswire)
