Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested today on his birthday, February 19, on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
The former Prince was arrested at 0800 this morning by a number of unmarked police cars on the King’s Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, where he has been residing at Wood Farm Cottage since being evicted by the King from Royal Lodge in Windsor after more than two decades.
Following the former duke’s ties to the recent Epstein files that were released, Thames Valley Police have stated that it was evaluating a complaint over his alleged sharing of strictly confidential information with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The former Prince has repeatedly and persistently denied any criminality connected to Epstein, up to and including the day of his arrest.
Misconduct in Public Office is described by the Institute for Government as “an offence in abuse or neglect of power or responsibilities by someone holding public office.
“It applies to people in roles across government and public services, including elected officials, civil servants, the police and judiciary, but also some others working in public services.”
King Charles was not initially informed of his brother’s arrest, but later released a statement following his brother’s arrest by saying: “I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office.
“What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities.
“Let me state clearly: the law must take its course.”
The former Prince was released on Thursday evening after remaining in police custody for a prolonged period of time.
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