Former Prince Andrew’s Arrest Casts Shadow Over Monarchy

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested on suspicions of misconduct in public office after reports that he had shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as a British trade envoy. King Charles III said that "the law must take its course." Thames Valley Police said Mr.

Mountbatten-Windsor was released from custody after 7 p.m. but remained under investigation. It has been hard lately for senior royals to ignore the swirling family drama. During a recent public appearance, King Charles was heckled about the Epstein case, and on a visit to Saudi Arabia Prince William appeared to ignore a television reporter’s shouted question about whether the royal family had done enough.

The anti-monarchy group Republic claimed credit for the arrest, saying its chief executive, Graham Smith, sent a crime report to police. Police made no mention of the most damaging accusation — that Mr. Epstein had trafficked Virginia Roberts Giuffre to Mr.

United Kingdom, Thames Valley

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