{"id":2290491,"date":"2026-02-20T05:19:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T05:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2290491"},"modified":"2026-02-20T05:19:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T05:19:55","slug":"royal-shock-king-charles-and-prince-william-were-not-warned-in-advance-about-disgraced-andrew-windsors-arrest-bombshell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/royal-shock-king-charles-and-prince-william-were-not-warned-in-advance-about-disgraced-andrew-windsors-arrest-bombshell\/","title":{"rendered":"Royal Shock: King Charles and Prince William Were Not Warned in Advance About Disgraced Andrew Windsor&#8217;s Arrest Bombshell"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"content-figure flex justify-center mb-[1em] mx-auto\">\n<div style=\"max-width:800px\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>Buckingham Palace was reportedly not given warning Andrew would be arrested.MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/radaronline.com\/t\/king-charles\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:King Charles III;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">King Charles III<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/radaronline.com\/t\/prince-william\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Prince William;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Prince William<\/a> didn&#8217;t know what the future would hold for <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/radaronline.com\/t\/prince-andrew\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor<\/a> ahead of his arrest, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/radaronline.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:RadarOnline.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\"><em>RadarOnline.com<\/em><\/a> can reveal.<\/p>\n<p>Neither the king nor Buckingham Palace were &#8220;informed in advance&#8221; that police would be coming to take the disgraced former prince into custody, according to a report from the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/live\/c70kjr9wjw0t\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:BBC;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">BBC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Why Was Andrew Arrested?<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"content-figure flex justify-center mb-[1em] mx-auto\">\n<div style=\"max-width:800px\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img alt=\"Andrew was arrested on his 66th birthday.MEGA\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img w-full w-full h-auto\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Y0Q826YebkHuA_iSFbOmYw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTk-\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_radar_online_140\/79d438a6bfc2e146c0280444b4333222\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>Andrew was arrested on his 66th birthday.MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/entertainment\/andrew-arrested-over-epstein-bombshells-104555627.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Andrew was arrested;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Andrew was arrested<\/a> on Thursday, February 19 \u2013 which coincidentally happened to be his 66th birthday \u2013 on suspicions of misconduct while holding public office after the Epstein files revealed he allegedly leaked trade envoy documents to the late convicted s&#8211; offender.<\/p>\n<p>His ex-wife, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/radaronline.com\/t\/sarah-ferguson\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Sarah Ferguson;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Sarah Ferguson<\/a>, who he&#8217;d continued to live with after their split, was <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/entertainment\/now-sarah-ferguson-mystery-surrounds-140226382.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:not with him at the time of his arrest;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">not with him at the time of his arrest<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"content-figure flex justify-center mb-[1em] mx-auto\">\n<div style=\"max-width:800px\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img alt=\"Police searched Andrew's former home, Royal Lodge.MEGA\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img w-full w-full h-auto\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/IN_9muodYj4hZO2OILKIuw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTk-\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_radar_online_140\/e789d850d3dc00c1ee753d2c55dbc465\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>Police searched Andrew&#8217;s former home, Royal Lodge.MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>As <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/radaronline.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Radar;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\"><em>Radar<\/em><\/a> previously reported, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/entertainment\/royal-lodge-raided-police-swarm-170011050.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:police went to Andrew's former home;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">police went to Andrew&#8217;s former home<\/a>, Royal Lodge in Windsor, after his arrest as they continue to investigate the case.<\/p>\n<p>While Charles was left out of the loop, Thames Valley Police reportedly contacted the Home Office \u2013 a department in the U.K. that handles immigration, drugs policies, crime, and counter-terrorism efforts \u2013 to let them know Andrew was going to be arrested.<\/p>\n<p>It is unclear when Andrew will be released from police custody. While most suspects are held between 12 and 24 hours, it&#8217;s possible that he could be in jail up to 96 hours if certain extensions are requested and approved, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/uk-news\/2026\/feb\/19\/former-prince-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-arrest-explainer\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Guardian;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\"><em>The Guardian<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">King Charles Speaks Out<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"content-figure flex justify-center mb-[1em] mx-auto\">\n<div style=\"max-width:800px\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img alt=\"King Charles said he learned about Andrew arrest 'with the deepest concern.'MEGA\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"419\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img w-full w-full h-auto\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/VhBJO0DFVGtEWrI0NHroNA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02NTA-\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_radar_online_140\/40deb8b2dab20f3a1e9cd0558f813a42\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>King Charles said he learned about Andrew arrest &#8216;with the deepest concern.&#8217;MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Shortly after Andrew&#8217;s arrest, Charles <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/entertainment\/king-charles-breaks-silence-brother-124139093.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:released a statement;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">released a statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I have learned with the deepest concern the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/entertainment\/hillary-clinton-calls-disgraced-andrew-223000963.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor<\/a> and suspicion of misconduct in public office,&#8221; he said at the time. &#8220;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.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation,&#8221; he continued. &#8220;Let me state clearly: the law must take its course. As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all. Charles R.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>As for Queen Camilla, she <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/entertainment\/queen-camilla-makes-first-public-145357369.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:made a public appearance;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">made a public appearance<\/a> on Thursday for a &#8220;lunchtime orchestral concert,&#8221; per the BBC, but she did not respond when she was asked about Andrew&#8217;s arrest.<\/p>\n<p>Business is expected to carry on as usual for the royal family.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Virginia Giuffre&#8217;s Family&#8217;s Celebrate Andrew&#8217;s Arrest<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"content-figure flex justify-center mb-[1em] mx-auto\">\n<div style=\"max-width:800px\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img alt=\"Virginia Giuffre accused Andrew of sexual abuse.MEGA\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"419\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img w-full w-full h-auto\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/JR6866TNEUnCSabOMvIRkg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02NTA-\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_radar_online_140\/11358b83b2d1110c35049555b0a7c1c4\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>Virginia Giuffre accused Andrew of sexual abuse.MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>As <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/radaronline.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Radar;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\"><em>Radar<\/em><\/a> previously reported, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/radaronline.com\/t\/virginia-roberts\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Virginia Giuffre;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Virginia Giuffre<\/a> claimed <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/radaronline.com\/t\/jeffrey-epstein\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jeffrey Epstein;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Jeffrey Epstein<\/a> trafficked her to Andrew when she was only 17 years old. Years after Andrew paid her millions in an out-of-court settlement regarding the matter, she <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/radaronline.com\/p\/virginia-giuffre-cremation-clouds-death-case-sex-trafficking-suspicion\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:died by suicide;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">died by suicide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Andrew&#8217;s arrest came nearly one year after her death.<\/p>\n<p>On Thursday, her siblings <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/entertainment\/epstein-victim-virginia-giuffres-family-154412285.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:exclusively told Radar;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">exclusively told <em>Radar<\/em><\/a> their &#8220;broken hearts&#8221; had been &#8220;lifted&#8221; by the news.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;On behalf of our sister, Virginia Roberts Giuffre, we extend our gratitude to the UK&#8217;s Thames Valley Police for their investigation and arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor,&#8221; the statement read. &#8220;He was never a prince. For survivors everywhere, Virginia did this for you.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/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.aol.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Buckingham Palace was reportedly not given warning Andrew would be arrested.MEGA King Charles III and Prince William didn&#8217;t know what the future would hold for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor ahead of his arrest, RadarOnline.com can reveal. Neither the king nor Buckingham Palace were &#8220;informed in advance&#8221; that police would be coming to take the disgraced former prince [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2290492,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[43],"tags":[351160,26597,183049,22946,438784],"class_list":["post-2290491","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-royalty","tag-andrew","tag-buckingham-palace","tag-king-charles-iii","tag-sarah-ferguson","tag-thames-valley-police"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Royal-Shock-King-Charles-and-Prince-William-Were-Not-Warned.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2290491","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2290491"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2290491\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2290493,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2290491\/revisions\/2290493"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2290492"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2290491"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2290491"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2290491"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}