Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Formerly Known as Prince Andrew, Arrested Amid Renewed Epstein Scrutiny

LONDON – Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested in the U.K. on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, according to police and multiple major news outlets reporting on the case including entertainment tabloid news organization TMZ.

Police said a man in his 60s was taken into custody as part of an investigation connected to Andrew’s activities during his time as the U.K.’s special trade envoy and his long scrutinized ties to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. Thames Valley Police confirmed the arrest in public statements cited by outlets including the Associated Press.

What authorities are investigating

Reporting describing the investigation says detectives are examining allegations that Andrew may have shared official or sensitive government information with Epstein during the period when Andrew held a public role connected to trade promotion. That line of inquiry is separate from earlier civil litigation involving sexual abuse accusations, which Andrew has denied and which ended in a settlement without an admission of wrongdoing.

Multiple outlets linked renewed attention to Andrew’s case to the recent release of additional Epstein-related materials in the U.S., though British authorities have not publicly framed the arrest as being solely driven by U.S. document disclosures.

Location and custody status

News coverage indicated the arrest occurred on or near the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, where Andrew has resided, and that police activity extended beyond the initial scene as investigators pursued additional leads.

Official reactions

In coverage of the arrest, Buckingham Palace and other officials signaled that the matter would be handled through normal legal channels, with statements emphasizing that authorities should be allowed to proceed without interference.

Background and what happens next

Andrew’s association with Epstein has been the subject of years of public and legal scrutiny. The latest arrest marks a new phase because it involves a criminal suspicion tied to alleged conduct while holding a public position. Investigators have not yet released detailed evidence, and prosecutors have not announced any charging decision.

Authorities are expected to continue reviewing records and witness accounts before determining next steps, which could include further interviews, additional searches, or potential charges if prosecutors believe the evidentiary threshold is met.

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