Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested following Epstein revelations

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested at his home in Sandringham in a police raid following revelations about his relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The arrest — the first of a member of the British royal family in modern times — prompted King Charles to issue a statement expressing his “deepest concern” about his brother’s alleged misconduct in public office while pledging his own co-operation with the investigation.

In a statement on Thursday, Thames Valley Police said it had opened an investigation into an offence of misconduct in public office.

The former prince was a special representative for UK trade and investment between 2001 and 2011 and a working royal until giving up his responsibilities in 2019 because of his links with Epstein.

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