UK Ex-Prince Andrew Arrested on Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office

 Former UK royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, according to UK media reports.

Thames Valley Police confirmed that a man in his sixties from Norfolk was taken into custody on Thursday as part of an ongoing investigation. Searches are being conducted at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk. The suspect remains in police custody.

Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his royal title last year due to his association with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He faces multiple allegations of sexual assault, which he denies. The investigation follows the release of over three million pages of documents linked to Epstein, some showing Mountbatten-Windsor forwarding confidential trade reports to Epstein during his role as a UK trade envoy.

The investigation into alleged misconduct in public office has been officially opened, with authorities emphasizing the need to maintain the integrity and objectivity of the case. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated that Mountbatten-Windsor must cooperate with US authorities, underlining that no one is above the law.

Observers note that this arrest is an unprecedented development for a former prince who once held prominent roles in the British establishment and represents another challenge to the monarchy’s public image. The royal family has pledged full cooperation with the ongoing investigation.

Written by Adeyemi Adewale