Former Prince Andrew Arrested on Suspicion of Misconduct (5)

Feb. 19, 2026, 3:26 PM UTC

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of the UK’s King Charles, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office after further details emerged of his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

King Charles III issued a statement outlining his “deepest concern” about the matter, and promising Buckingham Palace’s “full and wholehearted support and co-operation” with the investigating authorities.

“What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner,” Charles said. “Let me state clearly: the law must take its course.”

WATCH: The arrest of the former Prince Andrew has thrown the British royal family into uncharted waters. Mishal Husain explains. Source: Bloomberg

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