Former Prince Andrew Arrested Over Alleged Misconduct Linked to Epstein Case

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:25pm on 19 Feb 2026,Thursday International

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of King Charles III, has been arrested in the United Kingdom on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Thames Valley Police said, “We have today arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office.” The force did not name the person. Police said the man remains in custody. Searches were carried out at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk. The investigation follows claims that confidential documents were shared with Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew has denied any wrongdoing. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the principle that “nobody is above the law” must apply. Buckingham Palace has not commented. (PC: India Today)

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