Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Arrested on Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office following renewed investigations over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Thames Valley Police confirmed in a statement today that officers have detained a man in his 60s after carrying out searches at properties in Berkshire and Norfolk and opened a formal investigation into the individual’s potential misconduct in public office.
On Thursday morning, what is believed to be six unmarked police vehicles and around eight plain-clothed officers were seen arriving at Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk at around 8am, where Mountbatten-Windsor now lives after leaving his home at Royal Lodge earlier this year. One vehicle entered through the main drive, while others used a rear entrance to the farmhouse in Wolferton. An unmarked car left roughly half an hour later, followed by two more vehicles, one of which is believed to be carrying his security team.
The arrest comes after police reviewed claims from the recently released Epstein files, including allegations that confidential information was shared with Epstein while Mountbatten-Windsor was serving as a UK trade envoy. Although he has been arrested, there have been no official charges yet, and the investigation is still ongoing. Andrew has previously denied all wrongdoing regarding allegations about him and Epstein. Mountbatten-Windsor turned 66 on Thursday.
See Thames Valley Police’s statement below:
"As part of the investigation, we have today (19/2) arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office and are carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk. The man remains in police custody at this time. We will not be naming the arrested man, as per national guidance. Please also remember that this case is now active so care should be taken with any publication to avoid being in contempt of court."
Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said: “Following a thorough assessment, we have now opened an investigation into this allegation of misconduct in public office. It is important that we protect the integrity and objectivity of our investigation as we work with our partners to investigate this alleged offence. We understand the significant public interest in this case, and we will provide updates at the appropriate time.”
Police have not released further details about the investigation.
