Shockwaves are rippling through the U.K. this week as King Charles’ younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested by Thames Valley Police. The dramatic development sees the former prince taken into custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office, directly linked to his controversial association with the late, convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Police confirmed they are investigating allegations that Mountbatten-Windsor passed official documents to Epstein. These claims emerged from millions of pages of U.S. government files recently released, which reportedly show him forwarding reports about official visits to places like Vietnam and Singapore to Epstein back in 2010.
While Thames Valley Police, following national guidance, did not explicitly name the individual, they stated a man in his sixties from Norfolk had been arrested and remains in custody. This description aligns with Mountbatten-Windsor, whose 66th birthday fell on the day of his arrest. Unmarked police cars and plain-clothed officers were seen at Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate, his current residence.
Mountbatten-Windsor, the second son of the late Queen Elizabeth, has consistently denied any wrongdoing regarding Epstein, publicly expressing regret for their friendship. However, he has remained silent on requests for comment since these latest documents surfaced. Buckingham Palace has also made no immediate statement.
The investigation was reportedly prompted by the anti-monarchy group Republic, following the extensive release of Epstein-related documents. The charge of misconduct in public office is a “Common Law” offense, meaning it’s not covered by written statutes and presents “particular complexities” for authorities. This high-profile case continues to unfold, shining an intense spotlight on the British Royal Family.
