Ex-Prince Andrew arrested following Epstein files revelations

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 — his 66th birthday — after weeks of revelations about his friendship with convicted rapist Jeffrey Epstein.

He was taken into custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office, an offence that carries a maximum life sentence in the UK.

Thames Valley Police, without identifying him, said it had arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office and was carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.

He remains in police custody as of the time of publication. Story developing …

United Kingdom, Norfolk, Berkshire

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