The former prince has been living on King Charles III’s private Sandringham Estate.

By Jonathan Wolfe

Stripped of finery, detained by police as an ordinary citizen: now Andrew – and Britain – enter a whole new era | Simon Jenkins

What happens next hardly matters: the mystique and awe surrounding the royals had been irretrievably shattered. The former prince’s arrest must change everything The arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is a seismic moment for the royal family as well as for himself. On the one hand, it is hard to believe any greater harm can befall the family from weeks of drip-feed from the US Department of Justice’s Epstein files. On the other, a royal arrest of this sort is unprecedented. Enough is already in the public domain to indicate that police believe that there must be a case to answer to the charge of misconduct in public office. King Charles, who apparently was not warned in advance that his brother was to be arrested, has been scrupulous in his response. “The law must take its course,” he said, offering prosecutors “full and wholehearted support and cooperation”. Whatever happens now, a line has been crossed in the life of the nation. A once exalted royal, facing serious judicial investigation by authorites acting on behalf of the citizenry. Stripped of status and finery, he faces the spotlight as would any other habitant of these isles. One cannot know the outcome, but just this arrest means things can never be the same. Continue reading...

By Simon Jenkins

What is misconduct in public office?

An ancient offence under English common law, its modern incarnation dates back to a 2004 case

By David Allen Green

Virginia Giuffre's Family Reacts to Former Prince Andrew's Arrest

The family of the late Virginia Giuffre, who publicly accused convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and former Prince Andrew of sexual abuse and died by suicide, is applauding the latter's arrest on Thursday. Her siblings told…

By TMZ Staff

Epstein files: Were two girls who died by strangulation buried at Zorro Ranch? Here’s what new documents reveal

New Mexico's Justice Department is investigating a shocking allegation that sex offender Jeffrey Epstein ordered the burial of two foreign girls outside his ranch. The claim emerged from a 2019 email, released by the US Justice Department, detailing alleged abuse. This follows a broader legislative probe into Epstein's activities at the Zorro Ranch.

By TOI World Desk

What we know so far about arrest of UK’s former Prince Andrew

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is in custody after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

King Charles statement in full as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested

The King has expressed his ‘deepest concern’ over the arrest of his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

By Josh Payne

King Charles Breaks Silence on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s Arrest

King Charles III does not condone the actions of his family.  After the monarch’s brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (formerly Prince Andrew) was arrested on Feb. 19—the same day as his 66th...

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest a 'national earthquake'

The arrest of King Charles III's brother, the former prince Andrew, is a "national earthquake" for the UK and unprecedented in the modern history of the British royal family, says France 24’s London correspondent Benedicte Paviot. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct during his time as a trade envoy, as UK police investigations into allegations emerging from the Jeffrey Epstein files gathered pace.

By FRANCE24

The former Prince Andrew went from helicopter pilot to trade envoy to royal pariah - Associated Press News

The former Prince Andrew went from helicopter pilot to trade envoy to royal pariah  Associated Press News

Police arrest Ex-Prince Andrew. And, Trump hosts the first Board of Peace meeting

U.K. police arrested Former Prince Andrew today on suspicion of misconduct in public office, U.K. media reports. And, President Trump is hosting the first-ever Board of Peace meeting today.

By Brittney Melton

King Charles expresses 'deepest concern' after brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest

Former Prince Andrew Arrested In UK Probe Into Suspected Epstein-Linked Misconduct In Public Office

Former Prince Andrew Arrested In UK Probe Into Suspected Epstein-Linked Misconduct In Public Office BBC News reported that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested early Thursday morning on suspicion of misconduct in public office, amid allegations he shared confidential government trade documents with the late Jeffrey Epstein. The Epstein fallout continues to spread by the day, rattling not just governments but also the corporate world. Six unmarked police cars arrived at Wood Farm, Andrew's new residence on King Charles' Sandringham estate in Norfolk, eastern England, shortly after 0800 local time. The Thames Valley Police released a statement shortly after the arrest, confirming that it "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."   🚨🇮🇱🇬🇧 BREAKING: First image of Prince Andrew getting arrested This marks the first arrest since the release of the Epstein files. pic.twitter.com/EVI737dEUG February 19, 2026 "As British law requires, the police did not name the suspect, but the details provided in the police report match what is known about the public misconduct allegations," the New York Times noted. BBC Radio 5 Live's Danny Shaw said the longest Andrew can be held in police custody is 96 hours, noting that, in most cases, suspects are held for 12 to 24 hours. Shaw said Andrew will be placed in "a cell in a custody suite" with just "a bed and a toilet", where he will wait until his police interview, adding, "There'll be no special treatment for him". Dal Babu, former Metropolitan Police Chief Superintendent, told BBC News that concerns had been "growing and growing" over the last few weeks regarding Andrew. This comes as the US Department of Justice has dumped millions of files related to Epstein - read the latest probe here. Babu said the arrest means police will be "able to access computer equipment, files, photographs, and any other evidence" and "can carry out searches of any premises he owns or occupies, or any other premises he controls, so there may well be searches in other areas as well". BBC's Lucy Manning provided more color on what the investigation centers around: My understanding is that there's been a very significant development in the investigation into the Epstein files. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested this morning on suspicion of misconduct in public office. That goes back to documents from when he was a trade envoy, that are alleged to have been passed to Epstein. . . . It's Thames Valley Police who have been looking into these allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. They have been looking into allegations of misconduct in public office and allegations that a second woman was sent to the UK by Jeffrey Epstein for a sexual encounter with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. My understanding is that this arrest is just about the misconduct in public office and obviously a very significant moment that the former prince has been arrested. He has previously strenuously denied any wrongdoing on any of these matters related to Epstein. *Developing... Tyler Durden Thu, 02/19/2026 - 07:20

By Tyler Durden

Andrew in custody as police search two addresses

The former prince remains in custody while searches take place in Norfolk and Berkshire.

Former Prince Andrew Arrested Over Epstein Probe, BBC Reports - What’s News - WSJ Podcasts - The Wall Street Journal

Former Prince Andrew Arrested Over Epstein Probe, BBC Reports - What’s News - WSJ Podcasts  The Wall Street Journal

Ex-Prince Andrew Arrested on Suspicion of Misconduct - Bloomberg.com

Ex-Prince Andrew Arrested on Suspicion of Misconduct  Bloomberg.com

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested for misconduct in public office - The Times

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested for misconduct in public office  The Times