{"id":15978,"date":"2026-02-20T03:53:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T03:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobuzo.com\/en\/andrews-long-detention-signals-gravity-of-investigation-as-king-charles-keeps-calm-and-carries-on\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T03:53:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T03:53:00","slug":"andrews-long-detention-signals-gravity-of-investigation-as-king-charles-keeps-calm-and-carries-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobuzo.com\/en\/andrews-long-detention-signals-gravity-of-investigation-as-king-charles-keeps-calm-and-carries-on\/","title":{"rendered":"Andrew\u2019s long detention signals gravity of investigation as King Charles keeps calm and carries on"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div data-testid=\"ad-sticky-container\" class=\"sc-dfb011b6-0 dncfJv\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"sc-54c4a04e-0 fMIAOk adWrapper noPrint sc-1c01c11e-0 iEpzep\" data-testid=\"ad\"><small class=\"sc-54c4a04e-2 kRjajv\">Advertisement<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<header class=\"sc-ad76bc40-0 fGWwxS\">\n<div class=\"sc-5cbbddda-0 cRMyzw\">\n<div data-testid=\"article-author\" class=\"sc-5cbbddda-1 kekTYX\" readability=\"5.9\">\n<div readability=\"7.5857142857143\">\n<p data-testid=\"article-datetime\" class=\"sc-5cbbddda-5 jMFiFd\"><span class=\"sc-a243f860-0 dLDTDi\">Updated <time data-testid=\"storytile-timestamp\" datetime=\"2026-02-20T09:35:01+11:00\">February 20, 2026<!-- --> &mdash; 9:35am<\/time>,<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-testid=\"wbr-separator\" class=\"sc-a243f860-1 jJVohk\"><\/span><span class=\"sc-a243f860-0 dLDTDi\">first published <time data-testid=\"storytile-timestamp\" datetime=\"2026-02-19T20:55:53+11:00\">8:55pm<\/time><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-7132c98c-0 hMrcSL noPrint\" data-testid=\"article-actions\">\n<div class=\"sc-7132c98c-1 cbqDrw\">\n<div class=\"sc-f9e3ccff-0 cGFoDo\" readability=\"8.5431472081218\"><button aria-checked=\"false\" aria-label=\"Save article to read later\" role=\"switch\" type=\"button\" class=\"sc-f9e3ccff-1 bYQiGM\"><svg fill=\"none\" height=\"24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"24\" class=\"sc-d1b14060-0 bRyYMS\"><path d=\"M5.75 4C5.75 3.86193 5.86193 3.75 6 3.75H18C18.1381 3.75 18.25 3.86193 18.25 4L18.25 19.7709L12.8004 16.9682C12.2981 16.7099 11.7019 16.7099 11.1996 16.9682L5.75 19.7709L5.75 4Z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"sc-f9e3ccff-2 bBuibL\">Save<\/span><\/button>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"sc-ba6ddcd9-0 bnZsbn sc-d1b14060-3 bnLMbo\" role=\"tooltip\" readability=\"8.0816326530612\">\n<p class=\"sc-d1b14060-4 NcyxX\">You have reached your maximum number of saved items.<\/p>\n<p>Remove items from your saved list to add more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"sc-ba6ddcd9-0 dpTpUw sc-369d9219-0 ipWbwh\" role=\"tooltip\" readability=\"9\">\n<p class=\"sc-369d9219-1 eGTSJh\">Save this article for later<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-369d9219-2 crcSSW\">Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime.<\/p>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"sc-3f16ee48-0 sc-3f16ee48-6 sc-369d9219-3 dXbfCd gDnvwr gxYZHU\">Got it<\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"internal-linking-related-contents\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jobuzo.com\/en\/12-weeks-jail-for-school-it-support-technician-who-took-upskirt-videos-of-teachers\/\" class=\"template-1\"><span class=\"cta\">News :<\/span><span class=\"postTitle\">&lt;div&gt;12 weeks' jail for school IT support technician who took upskirt videos of teachers&lt;\/div&gt;<\/span><\/a><\/div><p><button aria-label=\"Set font size to normal\" aria-pressed=\"true\" class=\"sc-f7fd8257-1 fKewKr\">A<\/button><button aria-label=\"Set font size to larger\" aria-pressed=\"false\" class=\"sc-f7fd8257-1 kfmQUR\">A<\/button><button aria-label=\"Set font size to very large\" aria-pressed=\"false\" class=\"sc-f7fd8257-1 kfmPpl\">A<\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<aside class=\"sc-67b869c7-6 cFwlqx\"><\/aside>\n<div class=\"sc-80607c67-0 byCHjx\" readability=\"26.311475409836\">\n<p><strong>London<\/strong>: British police have released Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from more than 11 hours of detention after arresting him on suspicion of misconduct in public office over his links to Jeffrey Epstein and concerns that he leaked confidential government documents.<\/p>\n<p>The long detention signalled the gravity of the investigation into the former prince and his time as an official trade envoy, as King Charles pledged to assist the investigation into his younger brother.<\/p>\n<p>In an extraordinary day for the royal family, Charles and Queen Camilla continued with their official engagements &ndash; including a concert and a fashion show &ndash; while police kept Mountbatten-Windsor in custody.<\/p>\n<p>Mountbatten-Windsor was seen leaving a police station in Norfolk, near the Sandringham estate, after 7pm (London time). He was slouched on the rear seat of a vehicle in an apparent attempt to avoid being photographed while being driven away from Aylsham police station in north Norfolk, following almost 12 hours in custody.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"sc-4820f69c-1 fhsnES\"><button aria-label=\"enlarge image\" type=\"button\" class=\"sc-4820f69c-5 bsFdcS\">\n<div class=\"sc-d34e428-0 bXqpHm\"><picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.263%2C$multiply_0.9841%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/6fbe944bde5279ce5e2da7eb13d3dc0e741cdacb, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.263%2C$multiply_1.9683%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/6fbe944bde5279ce5e2da7eb13d3dc0e741cdacb 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 750px)\" 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Aylsham police station.&nbsp;<\/span><cite class=\"sc-4820f69c-2 jnumBu\"><span class=\"sc-4820f69c-3 jkEJCb\">Reuters<\/span><\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"sc-54c4a04e-0 hBgktT adWrapper noPrint sc-67b869c7-3 gsRMal\" data-testid=\"ad\"><small class=\"sc-54c4a04e-2 kRjajv\">Advertisement<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-80607c67-0 byCHjx\" readability=\"25\">\n<div class=\"internal-linking-related-contents\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jobuzo.com\/en\/migrant-acquitted-in-first-trial-over-us-border-military-zones\/\" class=\"template-1\"><span class=\"cta\">News :<\/span><span class=\"postTitle\">Migrant acquitted in first trial over US border military zones<\/span><\/a><\/div><p>Searches at his Norfolk residence have concluded, but searches in Berkshire, believed to be at the Royal Lodge, Andrew&rsquo;s former residence, continue.<\/p>\n<p>Police arrived at Mountbatten-Windsor&rsquo;s home at Sandringham about 8am on Thursday (7pm, AEDT) and kept him in custody until at least 7pm, with no public statement from him or his lawyers.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"sc-4820f69c-1 fhsnES\"><button aria-label=\"enlarge image\" type=\"button\" class=\"sc-4820f69c-5 bsFdcS\">\n<div class=\"sc-d34e428-0 bXqpHm\"><picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.213%2C$multiply_0.9841%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_74%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/1e7eaf1d2c95676c9cf340ad24c9d2c68641d6d5, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.213%2C$multiply_1.9683%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_74%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/1e7eaf1d2c95676c9cf340ad24c9d2c68641d6d5 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 750px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.213%2C$multiply_1.0159%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_74%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/1e7eaf1d2c95676c9cf340ad24c9d2c68641d6d5, 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bnWZMz\"><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 38 38\" height=\"38px\" width=\"38px\" class=\"sc-4820f69c-4 eROwEo\"><g stroke=\"#F4F5F7\" stroke-width=\"2\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" transform=\"matrix(1, 0, 0, 1, 22.029383, 7.619553)\"><path d=\"M1 8l6.36396103-6.36396103M8 7V1H2\"><\/path><\/g><g stroke=\"#F4F5F7\" stroke-width=\"2\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" transform=\"matrix(1, 0, 0, 1, 7.0731, 21.523087)\"><path d=\"M8 1L1.63603897 7.36396103M1 2v6h6\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/p><\/button><figcaption data-testid=\"figure-caption\" class=\"sc-4820f69c-0 hMRMLa\"><span>The car believed to be carrying Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrives at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, where the former prince relocated following his departure from Royal Lodge in Windsor.<\/span><cite class=\"sc-4820f69c-2 jnumBu\"><span class=\"sc-4820f69c-3 jkEJCb\">PA Images via Getty Images<\/span><\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>British police have the right to hold a suspect for up to 24 hours to allow for questioning and further investigations, as well as allowing for the individual to seek the help of a lawyer.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office,&rdquo; the King said in a statement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"sc-54c4a04e-0 hBgktT adWrapper noPrint sc-67b869c7-3 gsRMal\" data-testid=\"ad\"><small class=\"sc-54c4a04e-2 kRjajv\">Advertisement<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-80607c67-0 byCHjx\" readability=\"18\">\n<figure class=\"sc-4820f69c-1 fhsnES\"><button aria-label=\"enlarge image\" type=\"button\" class=\"sc-4820f69c-5 bsFdcS\">\n<div class=\"sc-d34e428-0 bXqpHm\"><picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.363%2C$multiply_0.9841%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/d714c265d1cb8108298c8a4f1666c313eea4d116, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.363%2C$multiply_1.9683%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/d714c265d1cb8108298c8a4f1666c313eea4d116 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 750px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.363%2C$multiply_1.0159%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/d714c265d1cb8108298c8a4f1666c313eea4d116, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.363%2C$multiply_2.0317%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/d714c265d1cb8108298c8a4f1666c313eea4d116 2x\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Police arrived at Wood Farm in unmarked cars, in a major escalation in their investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor&rsquo;s ties to Jeffrey Epstein.\" loading=\"lazy\" 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2v6h6\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/p><\/button><figcaption data-testid=\"figure-caption\" class=\"sc-4820f69c-0 hMRMLa\"><span>Police arrive at Wood Farm.<\/span><cite class=\"sc-4820f69c-2 jnumBu\"><span class=\"sc-4820f69c-3 jkEJCb\">Times Media Limited<\/span><\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"sc-4820f69c-1 fhsnES\"><button aria-label=\"enlarge image\" type=\"button\" class=\"sc-4820f69c-5 bsFdcS\">\n<div class=\"sc-d34e428-0 bXqpHm\"><picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.352%2C$multiply_0.9841%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_2\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/f7e1c64939fd15eaf7e059cf4fe27175dc63b8e0, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.352%2C$multiply_1.9683%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_2\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/f7e1c64939fd15eaf7e059cf4fe27175dc63b8e0 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 750px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.352%2C$multiply_1.0159%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_2\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/f7e1c64939fd15eaf7e059cf4fe27175dc63b8e0, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.352%2C$multiply_2.0317%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_2\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/f7e1c64939fd15eaf7e059cf4fe27175dc63b8e0 2x\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Men step out of an unmarked car at the home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in Sandringham, Norfolk.\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/%24zoom_0.352,%24multiply_0.7725,%24ratio_1.5,%24width_756,%24x_0,%24y_2\/t_crop_custom\/q_86,f_auto\/f7e1c64939fd15eaf7e059cf4fe27175dc63b8e0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.352%2C$multiply_0.7725%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_2\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/f7e1c64939fd15eaf7e059cf4fe27175dc63b8e0, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.352%2C$multiply_1.545%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_2\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/f7e1c64939fd15eaf7e059cf4fe27175dc63b8e0 2x\" class=\"sc-d34e428-1 bnWZMz\"><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 38 38\" height=\"38px\" width=\"38px\" class=\"sc-4820f69c-4 eROwEo\"><g stroke=\"#F4F5F7\" stroke-width=\"2\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" transform=\"matrix(1, 0, 0, 1, 22.029383, 7.619553)\"><path d=\"M1 8l6.36396103-6.36396103M8 7V1H2\"><\/path><\/g><g stroke=\"#F4F5F7\" stroke-width=\"2\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" transform=\"matrix(1, 0, 0, 1, 7.0731, 21.523087)\"><path d=\"M8 1L1.63603897 7.36396103M1 2v6h6\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/p><\/button><figcaption data-testid=\"figure-caption\" class=\"sc-4820f69c-0 hMRMLa\"><span>Men step out of an unmarked car at the home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in Sandringham, Norfolk.<\/span><cite class=\"sc-4820f69c-2 jnumBu\"><span class=\"sc-4820f69c-3 jkEJCb\">Getty<\/span><\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&ldquo;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. In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;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.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"sc-54c4a04e-0 hBgktT adWrapper noPrint sc-67b869c7-3 gsRMal\" data-testid=\"ad\"><small class=\"sc-54c4a04e-2 kRjajv\">Advertisement<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-80607c67-0 byCHjx\" readability=\"11\">\n<figure class=\"sc-4820f69c-1 enebgk\"><button aria-label=\"enlarge image\" type=\"button\" class=\"sc-4820f69c-5 bsFdcS\">\n<div class=\"sc-d34e428-0 bXqpHm\"><picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$width_648\/t_resize_width\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/db2b70d602ce779cfe42a9f7df1b282ce2a1a99b, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$width_1296\/t_resize_width\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/db2b70d602ce779cfe42a9f7df1b282ce2a1a99b 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 750px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$width_636\/t_resize_width\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/db2b70d602ce779cfe42a9f7df1b282ce2a1a99b, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$width_1272\/t_resize_width\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/db2b70d602ce779cfe42a9f7df1b282ce2a1a99b 2x\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"King Charles and Stella McCartney attend the first day of London Fashion Week following Mountbatten-Windsor&rsquo;s arrest.\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/%24width_584\/t_resize_width\/q_86,f_auto\/db2b70d602ce779cfe42a9f7df1b282ce2a1a99b\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$width_584\/t_resize_width\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/db2b70d602ce779cfe42a9f7df1b282ce2a1a99b, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$width_1168\/t_resize_width\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/db2b70d602ce779cfe42a9f7df1b282ce2a1a99b 2x\" class=\"sc-d34e428-1 dtSulF\"><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 38 38\" height=\"38px\" width=\"38px\" class=\"sc-4820f69c-4 eROwEo\"><g stroke=\"#F4F5F7\" stroke-width=\"2\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" transform=\"matrix(1, 0, 0, 1, 22.029383, 7.619553)\"><path d=\"M1 8l6.36396103-6.36396103M8 7V1H2\"><\/path><\/g><g stroke=\"#F4F5F7\" stroke-width=\"2\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" transform=\"matrix(1, 0, 0, 1, 7.0731, 21.523087)\"><path d=\"M8 1L1.63603897 7.36396103M1 2v6h6\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/p><\/button><figcaption data-testid=\"figure-caption\" class=\"sc-4820f69c-0 hMRMLa\"><span>King Charles and Stella McCartney attend the first day of London Fashion Week following Mountbatten-Windsor&rsquo;s arrest.<\/span><cite class=\"sc-4820f69c-2 jnumBu\"><span class=\"sc-4820f69c-3 jkEJCb\">WireImage<\/span><\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The King continued with his scheduled events, including the opening of London Fashion Week and formal meetings with ambassadors, while the BBC reported that Buckingham Palace was not given any notice of the arrest before it took place.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"sc-4820f69c-1 fhsnES\"><button aria-label=\"enlarge image\" type=\"button\" class=\"sc-4820f69c-5 bsFdcS\">\n<div class=\"sc-d34e428-0 bXqpHm\"><picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.113%2C$multiply_0.9841%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_53%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/21468a34c0a08af8c7e2cb3181345043459e9fda, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.113%2C$multiply_1.9683%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_53%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/21468a34c0a08af8c7e2cb3181345043459e9fda 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 750px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.113%2C$multiply_1.0159%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_53%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/21468a34c0a08af8c7e2cb3181345043459e9fda, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.113%2C$multiply_2.0317%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_53%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/21468a34c0a08af8c7e2cb3181345043459e9fda 2x\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"King Charles attends the opening show of London fashion week.\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/%24zoom_0.113,%24multiply_0.7725,%24ratio_1.5,%24width_756,%24x_53,%24y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86,f_auto\/21468a34c0a08af8c7e2cb3181345043459e9fda\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.113%2C$multiply_0.7725%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_53%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/21468a34c0a08af8c7e2cb3181345043459e9fda, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.113%2C$multiply_1.545%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_53%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/21468a34c0a08af8c7e2cb3181345043459e9fda 2x\" class=\"sc-d34e428-1 bnWZMz\"><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 38 38\" height=\"38px\" width=\"38px\" class=\"sc-4820f69c-4 eROwEo\"><g stroke=\"#F4F5F7\" stroke-width=\"2\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" transform=\"matrix(1, 0, 0, 1, 22.029383, 7.619553)\"><path d=\"M1 8l6.36396103-6.36396103M8 7V1H2\"><\/path><\/g><g 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https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.216%2C$multiply_1.9683%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/872ee9497301b3ee83e7438aaf74998d883e6589 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 750px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.216%2C$multiply_1.0159%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/872ee9497301b3ee83e7438aaf74998d883e6589, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.216%2C$multiply_2.0317%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/872ee9497301b3ee83e7438aaf74998d883e6589 2x\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The King and Stella McCartney, right, sit on the front row for British-Nigerian designer Tolu Coke.\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/%24zoom_0.216,%24multiply_0.7725,%24ratio_1.5,%24width_756,%24x_0,%24y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86,f_auto\/872ee9497301b3ee83e7438aaf74998d883e6589\" 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2v6h6\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/p><\/button><figcaption data-testid=\"figure-caption\" class=\"sc-4820f69c-0 hMRMLa\"><span>The King and Stella McCartney, right, sit on the front row for British-Nigerian designer Tolu Coke.<\/span><cite class=\"sc-4820f69c-2 jnumBu\"><span class=\"sc-4820f69c-3 jkEJCb\">AP<\/span><\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"sc-4820f69c-1 fhsnES\"><button aria-label=\"enlarge image\" type=\"button\" class=\"sc-4820f69c-5 bsFdcS\">\n<div class=\"sc-d34e428-0 bXqpHm\"><picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.144%2C$multiply_0.9841%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/cbda5c8ad059ffcce446936eb17e1c71fe6f74fd, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.144%2C$multiply_1.9683%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/cbda5c8ad059ffcce446936eb17e1c71fe6f74fd 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 750px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.144%2C$multiply_1.0159%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/cbda5c8ad059ffcce446936eb17e1c71fe6f74fd, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.144%2C$multiply_2.0317%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/cbda5c8ad059ffcce446936eb17e1c71fe6f74fd 2x\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Charles arrives at the fashion show to a huge media scrum.\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/%24zoom_0.144,%24multiply_0.7725,%24ratio_1.5,%24width_756,%24x_0,%24y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86,f_auto\/cbda5c8ad059ffcce446936eb17e1c71fe6f74fd\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.144%2C$multiply_0.7725%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/cbda5c8ad059ffcce446936eb17e1c71fe6f74fd, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.144%2C$multiply_1.545%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/cbda5c8ad059ffcce446936eb17e1c71fe6f74fd 2x\" class=\"sc-d34e428-1 bnWZMz\"><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 38 38\" height=\"38px\" width=\"38px\" class=\"sc-4820f69c-4 eROwEo\"><g stroke=\"#F4F5F7\" stroke-width=\"2\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" transform=\"matrix(1, 0, 0, 1, 22.029383, 7.619553)\"><path d=\"M1 8l6.36396103-6.36396103M8 7V1H2\"><\/path><\/g><g stroke=\"#F4F5F7\" stroke-width=\"2\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" transform=\"matrix(1, 0, 0, 1, 7.0731, 21.523087)\"><path d=\"M8 1L1.63603897 7.36396103M1 2v6h6\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/p><\/button><figcaption data-testid=\"figure-caption\" class=\"sc-4820f69c-0 hMRMLa\"><span>Charles arrives at the fashion show to a huge media scrum.<\/span><cite class=\"sc-4820f69c-2 jnumBu\"><span class=\"sc-4820f69c-3 jkEJCb\">AP<\/span><\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"sc-54c4a04e-0 hBgktT adWrapper noPrint sc-67b869c7-3 gsRMal\" data-testid=\"ad\"><small class=\"sc-54c4a04e-2 kRjajv\">Advertisement<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-80607c67-0 byCHjx\" readability=\"19.814102564103\">\n<p>Thames Valley Police, one of the police forces involved in multiple investigations into Mountbatten-Windsor, confirmed early on Thursday in the UK that it had arrested a man in Norfolk &ndash; the location of the Sandringham Estate &ndash; after carrying out searches.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We will not be naming the arrested man, as per national guidance,&rdquo; the police said. &ldquo;Please also remember that this case is now active, so care should be taken with any publication to avoid being in contempt of court.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"sc-4820f69c-1 enebgk\"><button aria-label=\"enlarge image\" type=\"button\" class=\"sc-4820f69c-5 bsFdcS\">\n<div class=\"sc-d34e428-0 bXqpHm\"><picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$width_648\/t_resize_width\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/2603dcc7aff51a0899733020f69fec6b62a2f6f6, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$width_1296\/t_resize_width\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/2603dcc7aff51a0899733020f69fec6b62a2f6f6 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 750px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$width_636\/t_resize_width\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/2603dcc7aff51a0899733020f69fec6b62a2f6f6, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$width_1272\/t_resize_width\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/2603dcc7aff51a0899733020f69fec6b62a2f6f6 2x\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"An infamous image shows Prince Andrew and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein walking through New York&rsquo;s Central Park in December 2010.\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/%24width_584\/t_resize_width\/q_86,f_auto\/2603dcc7aff51a0899733020f69fec6b62a2f6f6\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$width_584\/t_resize_width\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/2603dcc7aff51a0899733020f69fec6b62a2f6f6, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$width_1168\/t_resize_width\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/2603dcc7aff51a0899733020f69fec6b62a2f6f6 2x\" class=\"sc-d34e428-1 dtSulF\"><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 38 38\" height=\"38px\" width=\"38px\" class=\"sc-4820f69c-4 eROwEo\"><g stroke=\"#F4F5F7\" stroke-width=\"2\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" transform=\"matrix(1, 0, 0, 1, 22.029383, 7.619553)\"><path d=\"M1 8l6.36396103-6.36396103M8 7V1H2\"><\/path><\/g><g stroke=\"#F4F5F7\" stroke-width=\"2\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" transform=\"matrix(1, 0, 0, 1, 7.0731, 21.523087)\"><path d=\"M8 1L1.63603897 7.36396103M1 2v6h6\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/p><\/button><figcaption data-testid=\"figure-caption\" class=\"sc-4820f69c-0 hMRMLa\"><span>An infamous image shows Prince Andrew and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein walking through New York&rsquo;s Central Park in December 2010.<\/span><cite class=\"sc-4820f69c-2 jnumBu\"><span class=\"sc-4820f69c-3 jkEJCb\">Jae Donnelly \/ News Licensing UK<\/span><\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside data-testid=\"related-story\" class=\"sc-4dc7bff5-0 QbJUT\">\n<h2 data-testid=\"related-story-heading\" class=\"sc-4dc7bff5-1 fNPBEP\">Editor&rsquo;s pick<\/h2>\n<div data-an-position=\"1\" imagepositions=\"top\" data-testid=\"story-tile\" class=\"sc-679b6ed4-0 cMGLSH\">\n<figure imagesizes=\"[object Object]\" class=\"sc-8825a2fb-0 hUTlgn\">\n<div class=\"sc-d34e428-0 bXqpHm\"><picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.4522003034901365%2C$multiply_0.2805%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/d74b02d055720b9caaaa276b4a17010be5f1256b, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.4522003034901365%2C$multiply_0.5609%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/d74b02d055720b9caaaa276b4a17010be5f1256b 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 750px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.4522003034901365%2C$multiply_0.2842%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/d74b02d055720b9caaaa276b4a17010be5f1256b, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.4522003034901365%2C$multiply_0.5685%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/d74b02d055720b9caaaa276b4a17010be5f1256b 2x\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A car moves out of the Royal estate in Sandringham.\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/%24zoom_0.4522003034901365,%24multiply_0.5127,%24ratio_1.777778,%24width_1059,%24x_0,%24y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86,f_auto\/d74b02d055720b9caaaa276b4a17010be5f1256b\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.4522003034901365%2C$multiply_0.5127%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/d74b02d055720b9caaaa276b4a17010be5f1256b, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.4522003034901365%2C$multiply_1.0255%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/d74b02d055720b9caaaa276b4a17010be5f1256b 2x\" class=\"sc-d34e428-1 jiJqza\"><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said: &ldquo;Following a thorough assessment, we have now opened an investigation into this allegation of misconduct in public office.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"sc-54c4a04e-0 hBgktT adWrapper noPrint sc-67b869c7-3 gsRMal\" data-testid=\"ad\"><small class=\"sc-54c4a04e-2 kRjajv\">Advertisement<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-80607c67-0 byCHjx\" readability=\"13.906701708279\">\n<p>Thames Valley Police confirmed at 7.31pm on Thursday (6.31am on Friday, AEDT) that they had released the man, and they made no statement about charges being laid.<\/p>\n<p>Police arrived at the home on the royal family&rsquo;s Sandringham Estate in six unmarked cars and were seen carrying laptops and other equipment.<\/p>\n<aside data-testid=\"related-story\" class=\"sc-4dc7bff5-0 QbJUT\">\n<h2 data-testid=\"related-story-heading\" class=\"sc-4dc7bff5-1 fNPBEP\">Related Article<\/h2>\n<div data-an-position=\"1\" imagepositions=\"top\" data-testid=\"story-tile\" class=\"sc-679b6ed4-0 cMGLSH\">\n<figure imagesizes=\"[object Object]\" class=\"sc-8825a2fb-0 hUTlgn\">\n<div class=\"sc-d34e428-0 bXqpHm\"><picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.7288%2C$multiply_0.2805%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Ce_sharpen:60%2Cf_auto\/a60c43498218412a824ed61dd44a938b38c4b36db6a65de4b4b5e4baa4b8275b, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.7288%2C$multiply_0.5609%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Ce_sharpen:60%2Cf_auto\/a60c43498218412a824ed61dd44a938b38c4b36db6a65de4b4b5e4baa4b8275b 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 750px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.7288%2C$multiply_0.2842%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Ce_sharpen:60%2Cf_auto\/a60c43498218412a824ed61dd44a938b38c4b36db6a65de4b4b5e4baa4b8275b, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.7288%2C$multiply_0.5685%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Ce_sharpen:60%2Cf_auto\/a60c43498218412a824ed61dd44a938b38c4b36db6a65de4b4b5e4baa4b8275b 2x\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor leaves policy custody.\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/%24zoom_0.7288,%24multiply_0.5127,%24ratio_1.777778,%24width_1059,%24x_0,%24y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86,e_sharpen:60,f_auto\/a60c43498218412a824ed61dd44a938b38c4b36db6a65de4b4b5e4baa4b8275b\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.7288%2C$multiply_0.5127%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Ce_sharpen:60%2Cf_auto\/a60c43498218412a824ed61dd44a938b38c4b36db6a65de4b4b5e4baa4b8275b, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.7288%2C$multiply_1.0255%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Ce_sharpen:60%2Cf_auto\/a60c43498218412a824ed61dd44a938b38c4b36db6a65de4b4b5e4baa4b8275b 2x\" class=\"sc-d34e428-1 jiJqza\"><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Observers told British media outlets the group included about eight officers in plain clothes and that one car arrived at the front of Mountbatten-Windsor&rsquo;s home, known as Wood Farm, while others arrived at the rear of the building.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"sc-54c4a04e-0 hBgktT adWrapper noPrint sc-67b869c7-3 gsRMal\" data-testid=\"ad\"><small class=\"sc-54c4a04e-2 kRjajv\">Advertisement<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"sc-54c4a04e-0 hBgktT adWrapper noPrint sc-67b869c7-3 gsRMal\" data-testid=\"ad\"><small class=\"sc-54c4a04e-2 kRjajv\">Advertisement<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-80607c67-0 byCHjx\" readability=\"19.791164658635\">\n<p>Thames Valley Police has been examining claims that Andrew sent government documents to Epstein while the former prince was working as an official trade envoy and had access to reports on trade missions and investment opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>The night before Mountbatten-Windsor&rsquo;s arrest, British police chiefs revealed they had set up a new group to co-ordinate the various investigations.<\/p>\n<p>The National Police Chiefs&rsquo; Council said it was assessing the details being made public in the Epstein files.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;A national co-ordination group has been set up to support a small number of forces assessing allegations that have emerged following the publication of the US DoJ Epstein files,&rdquo; said a spokesperson for the council on Wednesday (London time).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"sc-54c4a04e-0 hBgktT adWrapper noPrint sc-67b869c7-3 gsRMal\" data-testid=\"ad\"><small class=\"sc-54c4a04e-2 kRjajv\">Advertisement<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-80607c67-0 byCHjx\" readability=\"19.278937381404\">\n<figure class=\"sc-4820f69c-1 fhsnES\"><button aria-label=\"enlarge image\" type=\"button\" class=\"sc-4820f69c-5 bsFdcS\">\n<div class=\"sc-d34e428-0 bXqpHm\"><picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.608%2C$multiply_0.9841%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_4\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/ada930d3ec43faa907e37aef89e7b12d9379ba4c, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.608%2C$multiply_1.9683%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_4\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/ada930d3ec43faa907e37aef89e7b12d9379ba4c 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 750px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.608%2C$multiply_1.0159%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_4\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/ada930d3ec43faa907e37aef89e7b12d9379ba4c, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.608%2C$multiply_2.0317%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_4\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/ada930d3ec43faa907e37aef89e7b12d9379ba4c 2x\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The then Prince Andrew with Virginia Roberts Giuffre in 2001 and Epstein&rsquo;s then personal assistant Ghislaine Maxwell.\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/%24zoom_0.608,%24multiply_0.7725,%24ratio_1.5,%24width_756,%24x_0,%24y_4\/t_crop_custom\/q_86,f_auto\/ada930d3ec43faa907e37aef89e7b12d9379ba4c\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.608%2C$multiply_0.7725%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_4\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/ada930d3ec43faa907e37aef89e7b12d9379ba4c, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.608%2C$multiply_1.545%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_4\/t_crop_custom\/q_62%2Cf_auto\/ada930d3ec43faa907e37aef89e7b12d9379ba4c 2x\" class=\"sc-d34e428-1 bnWZMz\"><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p><svg viewbox=\"0 0 38 38\" height=\"38px\" width=\"38px\" class=\"sc-4820f69c-4 eROwEo\"><g stroke=\"#F4F5F7\" stroke-width=\"2\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" transform=\"matrix(1, 0, 0, 1, 22.029383, 7.619553)\"><path d=\"M1 8l6.36396103-6.36396103M8 7V1H2\"><\/path><\/g><g stroke=\"#F4F5F7\" stroke-width=\"2\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" transform=\"matrix(1, 0, 0, 1, 7.0731, 21.523087)\"><path d=\"M8 1L1.63603897 7.36396103M1 2v6h6\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/p><\/button><figcaption data-testid=\"figure-caption\" class=\"sc-4820f69c-0 hMRMLa\"><span>The then Prince Andrew with Virginia Roberts Giuffre in 2001 and Epstein&rsquo;s then personal assistant Ghislaine Maxwell.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The investigation appears to be focused on Mountbatten-Windsor&rsquo;s conduct in public office as a trade envoy, rather than the accusations made by Giuffre, who took her own life in Western Australia last year.<\/p>\n<p>Her family welcomed the arrest.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;At last, today, our broken hearts have been lifted at the news that no one is above the law, not even royalty,&rdquo; her brothers and sisters-in-law said in a statement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"sc-54c4a04e-0 hBgktT adWrapper noPrint sc-67b869c7-3 gsRMal\" data-testid=\"ad\"><small class=\"sc-54c4a04e-2 kRjajv\">Advertisement<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-80607c67-0 byCHjx\" readability=\"9.0262172284644\">\n<p>&ldquo;On behalf of our sister, Virginia Roberts Giuffre, we extend our gratitude to the UK&rsquo;s Thames Valley Police for their investigation and the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. He was never a prince. For survivors everywhere, Virginia did this for you.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<h3>Read more on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor&rsquo;s arrest:<\/h3>\n<p><b><i>Get a note direct from our foreign <\/i><\/b><b><i>correspondents <\/i><\/b><b><i>on what&rsquo;s making headlines around the world. <\/i><\/b><b><i class=\"exceeded-words\">Sign up for the weekly What in the World newsletter here<\/i><\/b><b><i>.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-testid=\"article-footer\" class=\"sc-780f6c39-0 gMidPz\">\n<div class=\"sc-780f6c39-1 bXzMFW noPrint\">\n<div class=\"sc-780f6c39-2 fDvLNJ\">\n<div class=\"sc-f9e3ccff-0 cGFoDo sc-780f6c39-3 csnzsK\" readability=\"6.3137254901961\"><button aria-checked=\"false\" aria-label=\"Save article to read later\" role=\"switch\" type=\"button\" class=\"sc-f9e3ccff-1 bYQiGM\"><svg fill=\"none\" height=\"24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"24\" class=\"sc-d1b14060-0 bRyYMS\"><path d=\"M5.75 4C5.75 3.86193 5.86193 3.75 6 3.75H18C18.1381 3.75 18.25 3.86193 18.25 4L18.25 19.7709L12.8004 16.9682C12.2981 16.7099 11.7019 16.7099 11.1996 16.9682L5.75 19.7709L5.75 4Z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"sc-f9e3ccff-2 bBuibL\">Save<\/span><\/button>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"sc-ba6ddcd9-0 BgjOX sc-d1b14060-3 bnLMbo\" role=\"tooltip\" readability=\"8.0816326530612\">\n<p class=\"sc-d1b14060-4 NcyxX\">You have reached your maximum number of saved items.<\/p>\n<p>Remove items from your saved list to add more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-b5b9fd03-0 ckGUXQ\">\n<div class=\"sc-b5b9fd03-1 iROwGF\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"David Crowe\" data-testid=\"author-avatar-image\" height=\"40\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/w_40,h_40,c_fill,g_auto:faces\/q_86,f_auto\/64ce109be56ceea0d7f4eb381757b1cddf9ee9b3\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/w_40,h_40,c_fill,g_auto:faces\/q_86,f_auto\/64ce109be56ceea0d7f4eb381757b1cddf9ee9b3, https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/w_80%2Ch_80%2Cc_fill%2Cg_auto:faces\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/64ce109be56ceea0d7f4eb381757b1cddf9ee9b3 2x\" width=\"40\" class=\"sc-9a01536c-0 cJPmxL\"><span data-testid=\"author-bio\" class=\"sc-b5b9fd03-3 iaHQXJ\"><span>David Crowe is Europe correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.<\/span><span class=\"sc-b5b9fd03-4 jVqFia\">Connect via X<span> or <\/span>email.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"sc-3dbe4134-0 eKUqbd sc-df8e6ee0-0 noPrint\" data-an-name=\"From our partners\" data-an-cu-group=\"everything\" data-an-cu-name=\"From our partners\" data-an-cu-position=\"4\" data-testid=\"from-our-partners-strap\">\n<header class=\"sc-84567ec1-0 ea-dUAB\">\n<h2 data-pb-type=\"hi\" class=\"sc-84567ec1-1 qhIfr\"><span>From our partners<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"sc-df8e6ee0-1 dKvVOU\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"sc-54c4a04e-0 hgOejj adWrapper noPrint sc-df8e6ee0-2 aNDAi\" data-testid=\"ad\"><small class=\"sc-54c4a04e-2 kRjajv\">Advertisement<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"sc-54c4a04e-0 hgOejj adWrapper noPrint sc-df8e6ee0-3 gRrJfI\" data-testid=\"ad\"><small class=\"sc-54c4a04e-2 kRjajv\">Advertisement<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><sub>Andrew&rsquo;s long detention signals gravity of investigation as King Charles keeps calm and carries on<\/sub><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Advertisement Updated February 20, 2026 &mdash; 9:35am,first published 8:55pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. 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