{"id":2288942,"date":"2026-02-19T11:50:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T11:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2288942"},"modified":"2026-02-19T11:50:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T11:50:06","slug":"andrew-mountbatten-windsor-arrested-on-suspicion-of-misconduct-in-public-office-live-uk-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-arrested-on-suspicion-of-misconduct-in-public-office-live-uk-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office \u2013 live | UK news"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"liveblog-body\"><gu-island name=\"EnhancePinnedPost\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"idle\" props=\"{}\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"pinned-post\" data-gu-marker=\"pinned-post\" data-component=\"pinned-post\" class=\"dcr-r5tmyr\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"pinned-post-checkbox\" name=\"pinned-post-checkbox\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"dcr-11n52fl\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"collapsible-body\" class=\"dcr-1axsptg\">\n<article class=\"block dcr-1xlsn8h\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">Police open investigation into misconduct in public office<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor<\/strong> is in custody after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Searches are being carried out at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk, Thames Valley Police said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Here is the statement in full:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill)\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>As part of the investigation, we have today (19\/2) arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office and are carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.<\/p>\n<p>The man remains in police custody at this time.<\/p>\n<p>We will not be naming the arrested man, as per national guidance. Please also remember that this case is now active so care should be taken with any publication to avoid being in contempt of court.<\/p>\n<p>Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said: \u2018Following a thorough assessment, we have now opened an investigation into this allegation of misconduct in public office.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018It is important that we protect the integrity and objectivity of our investigation as we work with our partners to investigate this alleged offence.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018We understand the significant public interest in this case, and we will provide updates at the appropriate time.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;uk-news\/live\/2026\/feb\/19\/police-arrest-former-prince-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-sandringham-latest-updates&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6996e3128f084e45c84982ca&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6996e3128f084e45c84982ca&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:?subject=Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/uk-news\/live\/2026\/feb\/19\/police-arrest-former-prince-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-sandringham-latest-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6996e3128f084e45c84982ca#block-6996e3128f084e45c84982ca\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2026-02-19T10:37:03.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-gb\" title=\"Thursday, 19 February 2026 at 11:37 Central European Standard Time\">11.37 CET<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<p><label for=\"pinned-post-checkbox\" id=\"pinned-post-button\" class=\"dcr-zw7tgl\"><span id=\"svgminus\" class=\"dcr-yhdhkr\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M1 10.75v2.5h22v-2.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span id=\"svgplus\" class=\"dcr-yhdhkr\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"m10.8 13.2.425 9.8h1.525l.45-9.8 9.8-.45v-1.525l-9.8-.425-.45-9.8h-1.525l-.425 9.8-9.8.425v1.525z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"dcr-90inr0\"><gu-island name=\"KeyEventsCarousel\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;keyEvents&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;6996f5578f08e54037cf0671&quot;,&quot;elements&quot;:[{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Virginia Giuffre\u2019s family&lt;\/strong&gt; have this morning said in a statement that &lt;strong&gt;Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor\u2019s&lt;\/strong&gt; arrest shows that \u201cno one is above the law\u201d.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;2af9ff19-d180-4075-9fe6-4cf2243c6c9c&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Giuffre was one of the most prominent victims of the disgraced US financier &lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/jeffrey-epstein\\&quot;&gt;Jeffrey Epstein&lt;\/a&gt; who also &lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/uk-news\/2022\/feb\/15\/prince-andrew-and-virginia-giuffre-reach-settlement-in-principle\\&quot;&gt;alleged she had been sexually trafficked to Prince Andrew&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;f1b9665a-548d-4740-9b9d-fb2a93a233f9&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;She &lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/2025\/apr\/26\/virginia-giuffre-suicide-dead-aged-41\\&quot;&gt;took her own life in April 2025&lt;\/a&gt;, aged 41.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;32e86de9-3d0c-476a-b614-1b7c1ea308d9&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;The statement reads:&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;2bffa3c0-76c5-4fdd-8c24-c9d82dc9940d&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.BlockquoteBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;blockquote class=\\&quot;quoted\\&quot;&gt;\\n &lt;p&gt;At last, today our broken hearts have been lifted with the news that no one is above the law \u2013 not even royalty.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n &lt;p&gt;On behalf of our sister, we extend our gratitude to the UK\u2019s Thames Valley Police in their investigation and arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n &lt;p&gt;He was never a prince. 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Please also remember that this case is now active so care should be taken with any publication to avoid being in contempt of court.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n &lt;p&gt;Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said: \u2018Following a thorough assessment, we have now opened an investigation into this allegation of misconduct in public office.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n &lt;p&gt;\u2018It is important that we protect the integrity and objectivity of our investigation as we work with our partners to investigate this alleged offence.&lt;\/p&gt;\\n &lt;p&gt;\u2018We understand the significant public interest in this case, and we will provide updates at the appropriate time.\u2019&lt;\/p&gt;\\n&lt;\/blockquote&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;7b04f245-a3b5-485a-8173-3ade07116ce5&quot;}],&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;pinned&quot;:true,&quot;keyEvent&quot;:true,&quot;summary&quot;:false},&quot;blockCreatedOn&quot;:1771496210000,&quot;blockCreatedOnDisplay&quot;:&quot;11.16\u00a0CET&quot;,&quot;blockLastUpdated&quot;:1771497423000,&quot;blockLastUpdatedDisplay&quot;:&quot;11.37\u00a0CET&quot;,&quot;blockFirstPublished&quot;:1771496282000,&quot;blockFirstPublishedDisplay&quot;:&quot;11.18\u00a0CET&quot;,&quot;blockFirstPublishedDisplayNoTimezone&quot;:&quot;11.18&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Police open investigation into misconduct in public office&quot;,&quot;contributors&quot;:[],&quot;primaryDateLine&quot;:&quot;Thu 19 Feb 2026 12.45 CET&quot;,&quot;secondaryDateLine&quot;:&quot;First published on Thu 19 Feb 2026 11.16 CET&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;6996db1d8f08553b8e042175&quot;,&quot;elements&quot;:[{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor&lt;\/strong&gt; has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;3a146472-8a9c-4ab3-ab8c-8deb6da4304a&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Photographs of unmarked police cars and plainclothes officers at Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate just after 8am were published on Thursday. A statement from Thames Valley police said: \u201cWe have today (19\/2) arrested a man in his 60s from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office and are carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;abd9bd5a-a01f-47db-86fd-5191df543f60&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;\u201cThe man remains in police custody at this time.\u201d&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;4f2fa535-2daf-4d28-8529-bd972c56f0b1&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Police have been assessing allegations that Mountbatten-Windsor \u2013 formerly known as Prince Andrew \u2013 shared sensitive information with the billionaire child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein when he was a UK trade envoy.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;c7acaf7c-462e-4c5c-ad2e-8e47abe8075e&quot;}],&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;pinned&quot;:false,&quot;keyEvent&quot;:true,&quot;summary&quot;:false},&quot;blockCreatedOn&quot;:1771496170000,&quot;blockCreatedOnDisplay&quot;:&quot;11.16\u00a0CET&quot;,&quot;blockLastUpdated&quot;:1771496161000,&quot;blockLastUpdatedDisplay&quot;:&quot;11.16\u00a0CET&quot;,&quot;blockFirstPublished&quot;:1771496170000,&quot;blockFirstPublishedDisplay&quot;:&quot;11.16\u00a0CET&quot;,&quot;blockFirstPublishedDisplayNoTimezone&quot;:&quot;11.16&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested at Sandringham home&quot;,&quot;contributors&quot;:[],&quot;primaryDateLine&quot;:&quot;Thu 19 Feb 2026 12.45 CET&quot;,&quot;secondaryDateLine&quot;:&quot;First published on Thu 19 Feb 2026 11.16 CET&quot;}],&quot;filterKeyEvents&quot;:false,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;key-events-carousel-mobile&quot;,&quot;renderingTarget&quot;:&quot;Web&quot;,&quot;serverTime&quot;:1771501755453}\"><span id=\"key-events-carousel-mobile\"\/><span class=\"dcr-90inr0\"><\/p>\n<p>Key events<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/gu-island><gu-island name=\"FilterKeyEventsToggle\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;filterKeyEvents&quot;:false,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;filter-toggle-mobile&quot;}\"><span id=\"filter-toggle-mobile\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"dcr-alru3r\"><label id=\"filter-toggle-mobile-switch_description\" data-component=\"filter-key-events\" data-link-name=\"filter-key-events-on\" class=\"dcr-rrspei\"><button id=\"filter-toggle-mobile-switch\" role=\"switch\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"filter-toggle-mobile-switch_description\" class=\"dcr-dh5oqp\"\/>Show key events only<\/p>\n<p><span>Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/label><\/div>\n<p><\/gu-island><\/span><\/p>\n<article id=\"block-6996f5088f0818efc5c6caa9\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor\u2019s<\/strong> arrest comes days after Buckingham Palace said it would <strong>\u201cstand ready to support\u201d the police<\/strong> if approached over the claims made against him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">A spokesman for the Palace added that the King had made clear his \u201cprofound concern\u201d over Andrew\u2019s alleged conduct.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">The King\u2019s brother is effectively no longer a royal, becoming a commoner after he was stripped by the monarch of both his right to be a prince and his dukedom late last year over his association with Epstein.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">He does, however, remain in the line of succession &#8211; 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For survivors everywhere, Virginia did this for you.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<figure id=\"f863013d-a494-407d-95be-050cde72c795\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement\" class=\"dcr-173mewl\"><figcaption data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-fd61eq\"><span class=\"dcr-1inf02i\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 13\"><path d=\"M18 3.5v8l-1.5 1.5h-15l-1.5-1.5v-8l1.5-1.5h3.5l2-2h4l2 2h3.5l1.5 1.5zm-9 7.5c1.9 0 3.5-1.6 3.5-3.5s-1.6-3.5-3.5-3.5-3.5 1.6-3.5 3.5 1.6 3.5 3.5 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dcr-1qvd3m6\">Undated handout file screengrab issued by Crime+Investigation of Virginia Giuffre. <\/span> Photograph: Crime+Investigation\/PA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" 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class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">What is misconduct in public office and what is the punishment?<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">According to the <strong>Crown Prosecution Service\u2019s (CPS)<\/strong> website, misconduct in public office carries <strong>a maximum sentence of life imprisonment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">It describes the offence as \u201ca common law offence that can be tried only on indictment\u201d and \u201cconcerns serious wilful abuse or neglect of the power or responsibilities of the public office held\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Providing its own update on the investigation into Epstein and his associates in the UK, the CPS said:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill)\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>We are in close contact with the Metropolitan Police Service and Thames Valley Police regarding high-profile individuals.<\/p>\n<p>We remain ready to support any police investigations if needed.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Meanwhile, Norfolk Constabulary has told BBC News that it is \u201csupporting a Thames Valley Police investigation into misconduct in a public office\u201d.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;uk-news\/live\/2026\/feb\/19\/police-arrest-former-prince-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-sandringham-latest-updates&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6996f4208f08e54037cf064f&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6996f4208f08e54037cf064f&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:?subject=Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/uk-news\/live\/2026\/feb\/19\/police-arrest-former-prince-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-sandringham-latest-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6996f4208f08e54037cf064f#block-6996f4208f08e54037cf064f\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2026-02-19T11:42:28.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-gb\" title=\"Thursday, 19 February 2026 at 12:42 Central European Standard Time\">12.42 CET<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6996f3578f0840b7f19a7454\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Before the arrest was announced, the prime minister told BBC Breakfast \u201cnobody is above the law\u201d when asked about <strong>Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>Keir Starmer<\/strong> added:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill)\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>Anybody who has any information should testify.<\/p>\n<p>So whether it\u2019s Andrew or anybody else, anybody who has got relevant information should come forward to whatever the relevant body is, in this particular case we\u2019re talking about Epstein, but there are plenty of other cases.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<figure id=\"dc423624-26f6-4f13-ae41-788cd241c220\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement\" class=\"dcr-173mewl\"><figcaption data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-fd61eq\"><span class=\"dcr-1inf02i\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 13\"><path d=\"M18 3.5v8l-1.5 1.5h-15l-1.5-1.5v-8l1.5-1.5h3.5l2-2h4l2 2h3.5l1.5 1.5zm-9 7.5c1.9 0 3.5-1.6 3.5-3.5s-1.6-3.5-3.5-3.5-3.5 1.6-3.5 3.5 1.6 3.5 3.5 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dcr-1qvd3m6\">Keir Starmer speaking on BBC Breakfast this morning.<\/span> Photograph: BBC Breakfast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;uk-news\/live\/2026\/feb\/19\/police-arrest-former-prince-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-sandringham-latest-updates&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6996f3578f0840b7f19a7454&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6996f3578f0840b7f19a7454&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:?subject=Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/uk-news\/live\/2026\/feb\/19\/police-arrest-former-prince-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-sandringham-latest-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6996f3578f0840b7f19a7454#block-6996f3578f0840b7f19a7454\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6996f0128f08c7c058a59195\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">The partial release of the Epstein files by the US government has shifted the focus back to <strong>Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor<\/strong> in recent months.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Last October, amid growing anxiety within the royal household about the reputational risk to the monarchy caused by headlines concerning his friendship with Epstein, Buckingham Palace announced it would strip him of his royal titles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">It was also announced the former duke, who still remains eighth in line to the throne, would move out of the Royal Lodge in Windsor.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"351d244e-9db0-4dde-83ca-9a9cbcd6519b\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement\" class=\"dcr-173mewl\"><figcaption data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-fd61eq\"><span class=\"dcr-1inf02i\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 13\"><path d=\"M18 3.5v8l-1.5 1.5h-15l-1.5-1.5v-8l1.5-1.5h3.5l2-2h4l2 2h3.5l1.5 1.5zm-9 7.5c1.9 0 3.5-1.6 3.5-3.5s-1.6-3.5-3.5-3.5-3.5 1.6-3.5 3.5 1.6 3.5 3.5 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dcr-1qvd3m6\">Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor rides a horse in Windsor Great Park, near to Royal Lodge, a property on the estate surrounding Windsor Castle.<\/span> Photograph: Toby Melville\/Reuters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" 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class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2026-02-19T11:29:32.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-gb\" title=\"Thursday, 19 February 2026 at 12:29 Central European Standard Time\">12.29 CET<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6996ea908f08c7c058a5914f\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">The <strong>anti-monarchy pressure group Republic<\/strong> has welcomed the news of <strong>Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor\u2019s<\/strong> arrest, it said in a statement this morning.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Republic\u2019s CEO <strong>Graham Smith<\/strong> said the arrest was \u201clikely influenced by Republic\u2019s pursuit of a private prosecution\u201d, which saw it provide Thames Valley Police with a crime report.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Smith said:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill)\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>Make no mistake, this is a result of Republic\u2019s action. We reported Andrew to the police when others were unwilling to act. Republic has been instigating a private prosecution when the police were reluctant to investigate.<\/p>\n<p>Republic\u2019s lawyers will continue to investigate related alleged offences and provide information to the police over the coming weeks and months.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">He added:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill)\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>The police must follow all evidence wherever it leads.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, Charles and William need to speak up and admit to whatever they have known.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">A poll carried out by the group earlier this month showed support for the monarchy at 45%, with a third of respondents preferring an elected head of state.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;uk-news\/live\/2026\/feb\/19\/police-arrest-former-prince-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-sandringham-latest-updates&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6996ea908f08c7c058a5914f&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6996ea908f08c7c058a5914f&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:?subject=Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/uk-news\/live\/2026\/feb\/19\/police-arrest-former-prince-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-sandringham-latest-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6996ea908f08c7c058a5914f#block-6996ea908f08c7c058a5914f\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6996ee008f08c7c058a59177\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">You would have to go as far back as <strong>King Charles I<\/strong> to find the last senior member of the British royal family arrested prior to today\u2019s developments.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Charles was arrested in 1647 during the English Civil War by forces aligned with parliament, including the New Model Army.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">He was detained and later tried for high treason after refusing to accept limits on royal authority, leading to his execution in 1649.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Andrew\u2019s sister <strong>Princess Anne<\/strong> \u2013 who is scheduled to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royal.uk\/media-centre\/future-engagements#:~:text=19%20February%202026-,The%20Princess%20Royal,19%20February%202026\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">visit a prison in Leeds<\/a> today \u2013 was convicted and fined under the Dangerous Dogs Act in 2002 after her dog bit two children. However, she was not arrested in relation to the offence.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;uk-news\/live\/2026\/feb\/19\/police-arrest-former-prince-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-sandringham-latest-updates&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6996ee008f08c7c058a59177&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6996ee008f08c7c058a59177&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:?subject=Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office \u2013 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1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6996e90a8f08553b8e042211\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">Mountbatten-Windsor first senior royal in modern history to be arrested<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor<\/strong> is the first senior royal in modern history to be arrested.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">The police raid follows emails released by the US Department of Justice that appeared to show the former duke sharing reports of official visits to Hong Kong, Vietnam and Singapore.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">One email, dated November 2010, appeared to be forwarded by Mountbatten-Windsor five minutes after being sent by his then-special adviser Amir Patel.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Another, on Christmas Eve 2010, appeared to send Epstein a confidential brief on investment opportunities in the reconstruction of Helmand province, Afghanistan.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;uk-news\/live\/2026\/feb\/19\/police-arrest-former-prince-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-sandringham-latest-updates&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6996e90a8f08553b8e042211&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6996e90a8f08553b8e042211&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:?subject=Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office \u2013 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of misconduct in public office and are carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk. The man remains in police custody at this time.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">The arrest came as Mountbatten-Windsor celebrated his 66th birthday at home.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Police had been assessing allegations that Mountbatten-Windsor \u2013 formerly known as Prince Andrew \u2013 shared sensitive information with the billionaire child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein when he was a UK trade envoy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Oliver Wright, Thames Valley Police\u2019s assistant chief constable, said: \u201cFollowing a thorough assessment, we have now opened an investigation into this allegation of misconduct in public office.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" 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Time\">12.13 CET<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6996e6898f08553b8e0421fb\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor\u2019s<\/strong> arrest was carried out as he was celebrating his 66th birthday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">The arrest came after pictures circulated online appearing to show unmarked police cars attending Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, with plainclothes officers appearing to gather outside his home.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"33ddc7fc-3776-474e-b5d5-3908a67adf4a\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement\" class=\"dcr-173mewl\"><figcaption data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-fd61eq\"><span class=\"dcr-1inf02i\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 13\"><path d=\"M18 3.5v8l-1.5 1.5h-15l-1.5-1.5v-8l1.5-1.5h3.5l2-2h4l2 2h3.5l1.5 1.5zm-9 7.5c1.9 0 3.5-1.6 3.5-3.5s-1.6-3.5-3.5-3.5-3.5 1.6-3.5 3.5 1.6 3.5 3.5 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dcr-1qvd3m6\">Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, looks round as he leaves after attending the Easter Matins Service at St. George&#8217;s Chapel, Windsor Castle, England, April 20, 2025. <\/span> Photograph: Kirsty Wigglesworth\/AP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;uk-news\/live\/2026\/feb\/19\/police-arrest-former-prince-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-sandringham-latest-updates&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6996e6898f08553b8e0421fb&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6996e6898f08553b8e0421fb&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office \u2013 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2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6996e4868f08553b8e0421ef\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">Photos show police raiding Royal Family&#8217;s Sandringham estate in Norfolk<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Here are some of the first pictures that show police arriving at <strong>Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor\u2019s<\/strong> Wood Farm residence, on the Royal Family\u2019s <strong>Sandringham estate<\/strong> in Norfolk.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Police can be seen talking after turning up in unmarked police cars.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"3a789066-38d1-4d5a-bd7e-a34378d3c4be\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement\" class=\"dcr-173mewl\"><figcaption data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-fd61eq\"><span class=\"dcr-1inf02i\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 13\"><path d=\"M18 3.5v8l-1.5 1.5h-15l-1.5-1.5v-8l1.5-1.5h3.5l2-2h4l2 2h3.5l1.5 1.5zm-9 7.5c1.9 0 3.5-1.6 3.5-3.5s-1.6-3.5-3.5-3.5-3.5 1.6-3.5 3.5 1.6 3.5 3.5 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dcr-1qvd3m6\">Police at Wood farm on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.<\/span> Photograph: Bav Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"35d379fe-bd8b-432d-8a18-4c7c0b36817f\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement\" class=\"dcr-173mewl\"><figcaption data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-fd61eq\"><span class=\"dcr-1inf02i\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 13\"><path d=\"M18 3.5v8l-1.5 1.5h-15l-1.5-1.5v-8l1.5-1.5h3.5l2-2h4l2 2h3.5l1.5 1.5zm-9 7.5c1.9 0 3.5-1.6 3.5-3.5s-1.6-3.5-3.5-3.5-3.5 1.6-3.5 3.5 1.6 3.5 3.5 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dcr-1qvd3m6\">Police raid Andrew Mountbatten Windsor\u2019s house.<\/span> Photograph: Bav Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;uk-news\/live\/2026\/feb\/19\/police-arrest-former-prince-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-sandringham-latest-updates&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6996e4868f08553b8e0421ef&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6996e4868f08553b8e0421ef&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office \u2013 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data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-154zxly\">\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 14\" style=\"fill:var(--block-quote-fill)\" class=\"dcr-scql1j\"><path d=\"M5.255 0h4.75c-.572 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941H0C.792 9.104 2.44 4.53 5.255 0Zm11.061 0H21c-.506 4.53-1.077 8.972-1.297 13.941h-8.686c.902-4.837 2.485-9.411 5.3-13.941Z\"\/><\/svg>As part of the investigation, we have today (19\/2) arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office and are carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.<\/p>\n<p>The man remains in police custody at this time.<\/p>\n<p>We will not be naming the arrested man, as per national guidance. Please also remember that this case is now active so care should be taken with any publication to avoid being in contempt of court.<\/p>\n<p>Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said: \u2018Following a thorough assessment, we have now opened an investigation into this allegation of misconduct in public office.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018It is important that we protect the integrity and objectivity of our investigation as we work with our partners to investigate this alleged offence.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018We understand the significant public interest in this case, and we will provide updates at the appropriate time.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;uk-news\/live\/2026\/feb\/19\/police-arrest-former-prince-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-sandringham-latest-updates&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6996e3128f084e45c84982ca&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6996e3128f084e45c84982ca&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:?subject=Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/uk-news\/live\/2026\/feb\/19\/police-arrest-former-prince-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-sandringham-latest-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6996e3128f084e45c84982ca#block-6996e3128f084e45c84982ca\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2026-02-19T10:37:03.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-gb\" title=\"Thursday, 19 February 2026 at 11:37 Central European Standard Time\">11.37 CET<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6996db1d8f08553b8e042175\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested at Sandringham home<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor<\/strong> has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Photographs of unmarked police cars and plainclothes officers at Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate just after 8am were published on Thursday. A statement from Thames Valley police said: \u201cWe have today (19\/2) arrested a man in his 60s from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office and are carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">\u201cThe man remains in police custody at this time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Police have been assessing allegations that Mountbatten-Windsor \u2013 formerly known as Prince Andrew \u2013 shared sensitive information with the billionaire child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein when he was a UK trade envoy.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;uk-news\/live\/2026\/feb\/19\/police-arrest-former-prince-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-sandringham-latest-updates&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6996db1d8f08553b8e042175&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6996db1d8f08553b8e042175&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:?subject=Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/uk-news\/live\/2026\/feb\/19\/police-arrest-former-prince-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-sandringham-latest-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6996db1d8f08553b8e042175#block-6996db1d8f08553b8e042175\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<p><gu-island name=\"LiveBlogEpic\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"idle\" props=\"{&quot;sectionId&quot;:&quot;uk-news&quot;,&quot;shouldHideReaderRevenue&quot;:false,&quot;tags&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;uk\/uk&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;Keyword&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;UK news&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;type\/article&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;Type&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Article&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;tone\/minutebyminute&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;Tone&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Minute by minute&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;tone\/news&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;Tone&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;News&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;profile\/tom-ambrose&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;Contributor&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Tom Ambrose&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;tracking\/commissioningdesk\/uk-home-news&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;Tracking&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;UK Home News&quot;}],&quot;isPaidContent&quot;:false,&quot;contributionsServiceUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/contributions.guardianapis.com&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;uk-news\/live\/2026\/feb\/19\/police-arrest-former-prince-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-sandringham-latest-updates&quot;,&quot;keywordIds&quot;:&quot;uk\/uk&quot;,&quot;renderingTarget&quot;:&quot;Web&quot;}\"\/><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.theguardian.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Police open investigation into misconduct in public office Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is in custody after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. 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