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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office

19 February 2026 14:28 (UTC +04:00)

The man formerly known as Prince Andrew has been arrested, APA reports, citing BBC.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, which would be the first time a modern Royal has been arrested and represents a watershed moment.

Mountbatten-Windsor’s association with the paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein has dominated headlines for weeks. This morning, photos showed cars arriving at his estate in Norfolk.

BBC News reported that Thames Valley Police said they were assessing a complaint over the alleged sharing of confidential material by the former prince with late sex offender Epstein.

A Thames Valley Police statement confirmed that a “man in his sixties from Norfolk” had been arrested “on suspicion of misconduct in public office,” adding that it is “carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.”

“The man remains in police custody at this time,” added the police.

Per national guidance, the police did not name the man but he is being repored as being Prince Andrew.

Thames Valley Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright added: “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.”