<\/p>\n
The King declined to answer questions about the arrest of his
\nbrother as he carried out a scheduled engagement marking the start
\nof London Fashion Week on Thursday afternoon.<\/p>\n
As he arrived at the central London venue, reporters asked
\nwhether he had any reaction to the detention earlier in the day of
\nAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public
\noffice. The King did not respond and continued inside, where he was
\ngreeted by well-wishers gathered along the route.<\/p>\n
The engagement, hosted by the British Fashion Council, focused
\non innovation and sustainability within British fashion \u2013
\nlong-standing areas of interest for the monarch. During the visit,
\nhe toured an exhibition showcasing environmentally conscious design
\nand emerging technologies aimed at reducing the industry\u2019s
\nenvironmental impact.<\/p>\n
He also viewed a display curated by Stella McCartney, recently
\nappointed an ambassador for the King\u2019s Sustainable Markets
\nInitiative, which promotes private-sector solutions to climate
\nchange and sustainable development.<\/p>\n
Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested at approximately 8am at Wood
\nFarm on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk. It is understood that
\nseveral unmarked police vehicles and plain-clothes officers
\nattended the property.<\/p>\n
Thames Valley Police confirmed that he had been detained on
\nsuspicion of misconduct in public office and that searches were
\nbeing carried out at an address in Berkshire. He has not been
\ncharged and is believed to be in police custody.<\/p>\n
The investigation is understood to relate to whether sensitive
\ninformation was shared with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein
\nduring the period when Mr Mountbatten-Windsor served as the United
\nKingdom\u2019s trade envoy. He has consistently denied wrongdoing.<\/p>\n
Legal proceedings became active at the point of arrest.<\/p>\n
Earlier, the King issued a written statement expressing \u201cthe
\ndeepest concern\u201d at the news of his brother\u2019s arrest. Signed
\n\u201cCharles R\u201d, it said that what now follows is \u201cthe full, fair and
\nproper process by which this issue is investigated in the
\nappropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn this, as I have said before, they have our full and
\nwholehearted support and co-operation,\u201d the statement read. \u201cLet me
\nstate clearly: the law must take its course.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Palace indicated that neither the King nor his household had
\nbeen informed in advance of the arrest. The statement concluded
\nthat it would not be appropriate to comment further while the
\nprocess continues, and that the Royal Family would remain focused
\non their public duties.<\/p>\n
By proceeding with the London engagement, the King signalled an
\nintention to maintain his public programme despite the unfolding
\ninvestigation \u2013 even as questions about his brother followed him to
\nthe doors of the fashion showcase.<\/p>\n
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