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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s<\/a> feelings following his shock arrest<\/a> for suspicion of misconduct in public office have been revealed by Andrew Lownie, author of the bombshell book Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n During an appearance on the Daily Expresso news show,<\/a> Mr Lownie was asked for the latest updates following the disgraced ex-Duke of York’s arrest on his 66th birthday and suggested that he was feeling surprisingly confident, despite being released under investigation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u201cNo, I don’t think he will face justice. I think he’s a flight risk,” Mr Lownie exclusively told Daily Expresso<\/a> host, JJ Anisiobi. “They didn’t take his passport away. My sources tell me that he’s so confident that he won’t be charged, he doesn’t think he needs to worry about disappearing.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n He spent 11 hours in custody and was pictured looking drained as he was driven out of Aylsham police station in Norfolk on the evening of Thursday, February 19.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The former prince was arrested earlier that day following allegations made against him after the release of files related to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n It was claimed that during his 10-year tenure as the UK’s trade envoy, he shared highly confidential and sensitive trade documents with the convicted sex offender.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Ensure our latest royal headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. <\/strong>Click here to activate<\/a><\/strong> or just add us as Preferred Source in your Google search settings.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Following Andrew’s arrest, the King issued a written statement. It began: \u201cI have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u201cWhat now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities. In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u201cLet 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Andrew has continuously denied any wrongdoing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n