Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince, has been released from police custody after being arrested on Thursday morning on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The arrest followed the US Department of Justice releasing new documents related to convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Key points
- Andrew was detained during an 8am raid on his new home at Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate.
- Thames Valley Police confirmed the arrest occurred just after 10am on Thursday.
- The arrest is understood to relate to allegations of passing sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein while serving as a trade envoy.
- King Charles III was reportedly not warned beforehand, though Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's team was briefed.
- King Charles III issued an unprecedented statement saying 'the law must take its course'.
Why it matters
This marks the first arrest of a modern royal in modern times, causing significant scandal for the monarchy, with King Charles III expressing 'deepest concern'.
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