Former Prince Andrew Arrested in London on Misconduct Charges

British authorities have taken Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, into custody on charges of misconduct in public office. The arrest stems from allegations he shared government trade information with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2010.

LONDON — British law enforcement officials took Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor into custody Thursday, charging him with misconduct in public office.

Thames Valley Police, which serves regions west of London including where Mountbatten-Windsor previously resided, announced they are examining allegations that the former royal family member shared confidential trade information with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, back in 2010.

The investigation began after authorities reviewed extensive documentation from a U.S. probe into Epstein’s activities. Mountbatten-Windsor’s name appears multiple times throughout these released documents.

Following standard British legal protocol, police did not publicly identify the arrested individual by name. However, when questioned about Mountbatten-Windsor specifically, officials referenced their announcement about detaining “a man in his 60s.” Mountbatten-Windsor is currently 66 years old.

“Following a thorough assessment, we have now opened an investigation into this allegation of misconduct in public office,” the statement said. “We understand the significant public interest in this case, and we will provide updates at the appropriate time.”

Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently rejected any allegations of improper conduct regarding his connections to Epstein. In recent months, King Charles III removed Andrew’s royal designations, including his princely status, as the monarchy sought to distance itself from ongoing scandals surrounding the king’s brother and his ties to Epstein. These controversies have cast a shadow over the British royal family for more than ten years.

Social media posts showed what appeared to be unmarked law enforcement vehicles stationed at Mountbatten-Windsor’s residence, Wood Farm located on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, with investigators visible near the property.