{"id":23485,"date":"2026-02-20T07:09:34","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T07:09:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microvibenews.com\/?p=23485"},"modified":"2026-02-20T07:09:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T07:09:34","slug":"crisis-for-royal-family-after-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-questioned-by-police-latest-updates-uk-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microvibenews.com\/?p=23485","title":{"rendered":"Crisis for royal family after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor questioned by police \u2013 latest updates | UK news"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"liveblog-body\"><span class=\"dcr-90inr0\"><gu-island name=\"KeyEventsCarousel\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;keyEvents&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;6997d7948f080369137d59b1&quot;,&quot;elements&quot;:[{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been released from custody by UK police on Thursday following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. No charges have been laid against him. &lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;62169604-a7a5-4387-9fa6-9ebbd8dec009&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;The arrest of the 66-year old former prince sent shockwaves through the UK and abroad, marking the first time a senior member of the royal family has been arrested in nearly 400 years.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;c1c8f35f-ead8-41b4-88cd-8fba52afb823&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Mountbatten-Windsor\u2019s arrest follow the recent release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;0239482a-0674-42a5-ae2f-694c94e5084c&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;The former prince has denied all allegations of wrongdoing related to Epstein, including that he allegedly shared sensitive information with Epstein while he was serving as a trade envoy.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;5262aa62-e361-426f-a36a-973cf84b4b71&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Without referring to Mountbatten-Windsor as his brother, King Charles &lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/uk-news\/2026\/feb\/19\/police-former-prince-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-sandringham\\&quot;&gt;released&lt;\/a&gt; a statement on Thursday in which he said \u201cthe law must take its course.\u201d&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;4cf98dc2-bfd3-4ad3-a4bb-f85ec1c3752e&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Meanwhile, US president Donald Trump has called Mountbatten-Windsor\u2019s arrest a \u201cvery sad thing,\u201d adding that it is \u201ca shame\u201d as US lawmakers and survivors of Epstein call for justice in the US.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;6ac69ca3-8687-429a-a88c-4ba854ddff60&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Mountbatten-Windsor remains under investigation. Stay tuned as we bring you the latest updates.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;dfda5302-c9ff-4ef1-9145-b19b34d26f54&quot;}],&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;pinned&quot;:false,&quot;keyEvent&quot;:true,&quot;summary&quot;:false},&quot;blockCreatedOn&quot;:1771568186000,&quot;blockCreatedOnDisplay&quot;:&quot;06.16\u00a0GMT&quot;,&quot;blockLastUpdated&quot;:1771568121000,&quot;blockLastUpdatedDisplay&quot;:&quot;06.15\u00a0GMT&quot;,&quot;blockFirstPublished&quot;:1771568186000,&quot;blockFirstPublishedDisplay&quot;:&quot;06.16\u00a0GMT&quot;,&quot;blockFirstPublishedDisplayNoTimezone&quot;:&quot;06.16&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Opening Summary&quot;,&quot;contributors&quot;:[],&quot;primaryDateLine&quot;:&quot;Fri 20 Feb 2026 06.53 GMT&quot;,&quot;secondaryDateLine&quot;:&quot;First published on Fri 20 Feb 2026 06.16 GMT&quot;}],&quot;filterKeyEvents&quot;:false,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;key-events-carousel-mobile&quot;,&quot;renderingTarget&quot;:&quot;Web&quot;,&quot;serverTime&quot;:1771571374561}\"><span id=\"key-events-carousel-mobile\"\/><span class=\"dcr-90inr0\"><\/p>\n<p>Key events<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/gu-island><gu-island name=\"FilterKeyEventsToggle\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;filterKeyEvents&quot;:false,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;filter-toggle-mobile&quot;}\"><span id=\"filter-toggle-mobile\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"dcr-alru3r\"><label id=\"filter-toggle-mobile-switch_description\" data-component=\"filter-key-events\" data-link-name=\"filter-key-events-on\" class=\"dcr-rrspei\"><button id=\"filter-toggle-mobile-switch\" role=\"switch\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"filter-toggle-mobile-switch_description\" class=\"dcr-dh5oqp\"\/>Show key events only<\/p>\n<p><span>Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/label><\/div>\n<p><\/gu-island><\/span><\/p>\n<article id=\"block-6997de058f08a7f0d0a7956d\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<p><span class=\"dcr-16bg4qr\">Victoria Bekiempis<\/span><\/p>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/uk\/prince-andrew\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor<\/a>\u2019s arrest by British police on Thursday came after years of uproar over his association with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/jeffrey-epstein\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">Jeffrey Epstein<\/a>, documents show he had been on the radar of US law enforcement for nearly 15 years.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Mountbatten-Windsor\u2019s name came up during a 2011 FBI inquiry into Epstein, investigative documents recently disclosed by the justice department reveal. Mountbatten-Windsor has denied all allegations of misconduct related to Epstein.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">In March of that year, agents traveled to Australia after an Epstein victim contacted federal prosecutors in south Florida, saying she had \u201cinformation pertinent\u201d to the late financier and his accomplice, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/ghislaine-maxwell\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">Ghislaine Maxwell<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">The victim\u2019s name is redacted from several documents chronicling the interview, but details closely track the public and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/uk-news\/2021\/aug\/09\/virginia-giuffre-sues-prince-andrew-jeffrey-epstein\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">legal claims<\/a> made by Virginia Giuffre, a well-known Epstein accuser who died by suicide last year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><em>For the full story, click here:<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"20468c52-57e0-404e-a966-4c8eea89b9db\" 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updates&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/uk-news\/live\/2026\/feb\/20\/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-latest-updates-royal-family-police-arrest-reaction-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6997de058f08a7f0d0a7956d#block-6997de058f08a7f0d0a7956d\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<aside data-ad-slot=\"true\" class=\"ad-slot-container ad-slot-desktop dcr-jko40v\"\/>\n<aside data-ad-slot=\"true\" class=\"ad-slot-container dcr-jko40v\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-6997dea48f080369137d59d7\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>Here are some pictures from the newswires from Thursday when Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested:<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"8782c582-24cc-4b09-9657-4bca10481dad\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement\" class=\"dcr-173mewl\"><figcaption data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-fd61eq\"><span class=\"dcr-1inf02i\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 13\"><path d=\"M18 3.5v8l-1.5 1.5h-15l-1.5-1.5v-8l1.5-1.5h3.5l2-2h4l2 2h3.5l1.5 1.5zm-9 7.5c1.9 0 3.5-1.6 3.5-3.5s-1.6-3.5-3.5-3.5-3.5 1.6-3.5 3.5 1.6 3.5 3.5 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dcr-1qvd3m6\">A vehicle outside Royal Lodge, a property on the estate surrounding Windsor Castle and a former residence of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor who was arrested this morning on suspicion of misconduct in public office, BBC reports, after the U.S. Justice Department released more records tied to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in Windsor, Britain, February 19, 2026.<\/span> Photograph: Jaimi Joy\/Reuters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"aac283f1-2c14-4666-b50f-266f86f69354\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement\" class=\"dcr-173mewl\"><figcaption data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-fd61eq\"><span class=\"dcr-1inf02i\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 13\"><path d=\"M18 3.5v8l-1.5 1.5h-15l-1.5-1.5v-8l1.5-1.5h3.5l2-2h4l2 2h3.5l1.5 1.5zm-9 7.5c1.9 0 3.5-1.6 3.5-3.5s-1.6-3.5-3.5-3.5-3.5 1.6-3.5 3.5 1.6 3.5 3.5 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dcr-1qvd3m6\">In this photo illustration, a statement from His Majesty King Charles III via communications at Buckingham Palace pledges his \u201cfull and wholehearted support and co-operation\u201d to the \u201cappropriate authorities\u201d in response to the arrest of his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, on suspicion of misconduct in public office on February 19, 2026 in London, England. <\/span> Photograph: Gareth Cattermole\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"3dc69a79-88e5-4579-833f-0c671e93a20a\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement\" class=\"dcr-173mewl\"><figcaption data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-fd61eq\"><span class=\"dcr-1inf02i\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 13\"><path d=\"M18 3.5v8l-1.5 1.5h-15l-1.5-1.5v-8l1.5-1.5h3.5l2-2h4l2 2h3.5l1.5 1.5zm-9 7.5c1.9 0 3.5-1.6 3.5-3.5s-1.6-3.5-3.5-3.5-3.5 1.6-3.5 3.5 1.6 3.5 3.5 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dcr-1qvd3m6\">Media reporting outside Buckingham Palace on February 19, 2026 in London, England. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following police investigation into the recently release Epstein files. <\/span> Photograph: Simon Ackerman\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"dc14674b-b329-4e43-9986-77d3b88dd109\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement\" class=\"dcr-173mewl\"><figcaption data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-fd61eq\"><span class=\"dcr-1inf02i\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 13\"><path d=\"M18 3.5v8l-1.5 1.5h-15l-1.5-1.5v-8l1.5-1.5h3.5l2-2h4l2 2h3.5l1.5 1.5zm-9 7.5c1.9 0 3.5-1.6 3.5-3.5s-1.6-3.5-3.5-3.5-3.5 1.6-3.5 3.5 1.6 3.5 3.5 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dcr-1qvd3m6\">Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, younger brother of Britain\u2019s King Charles, formerly known as Prince Andrew, leaves Aylsham Police Station on a vehicle, on the day he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, after the U.S. Justice Department released more records tied to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in Aylsham, Britain, February 19, 2026. <\/span> Photograph: Phil Noble\/Reuters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"04f492fc-535a-4a2a-8ce6-4b94c92df337\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement\" class=\"dcr-173mewl\"><figcaption data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" class=\"dcr-fd61eq\"><span class=\"dcr-1inf02i\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 13\"><path d=\"M18 3.5v8l-1.5 1.5h-15l-1.5-1.5v-8l1.5-1.5h3.5l2-2h4l2 2h3.5l1.5 1.5zm-9 7.5c1.9 0 3.5-1.6 3.5-3.5s-1.6-3.5-3.5-3.5-3.5 1.6-3.5 3.5 1.6 3.5 3.5 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"dcr-1qvd3m6\">Members of the media continue to work outside the entrance to the Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate, which is reported to be serving as interim accommodation for Andrew Mountbatten Windsor who was arrested this morning on suspicion of misconduct in public office, after the U.S. Justice Department released more records tied to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in Norfolk, Britain, February 19, 2026. <\/span> Photograph: Chris Radburn\/Reuters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;uk-news\/live\/2026\/feb\/20\/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-latest-updates-royal-family-police-arrest-reaction-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6997dea48f080369137d59d7&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6997dea48f080369137d59d7&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Crisis for royal family after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor questioned by police \u2013 latest updates&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a 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2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<aside data-ad-slot=\"true\" class=\"ad-slot-container ad-slot-desktop dcr-jko40v\"\/>\n<aside data-ad-slot=\"true\" class=\"ad-slot-container dcr-jko40v\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-6997ec418f08a7f0d0a795b6\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>A search at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor\u2019s former Berkshire home by UK police remains underway following the former prince\u2019s arrest on Thursday.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Even though Thomas Valley police have concluded searches at Mountbatten-Windsor\u2019s home on the Sandringham estate where he was arrested, the search continues at the Royal Lodge on the Windsor estate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Mountbatten-Windsor, who has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, has consistently denied wrongdoing related to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">It is understood that neither the King nor Buckingham Palace had been informed before the arrest on Thursday morning. However, the Home Secretary was alerted to the arrest shortly before Andrew was taken into custody, it is understood.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Thames Valley Police denied briefing the Home Office before the arrest, but issued a statement from the National Police Chiefs\u2019 Council to clarify that the NPCC did so.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">The statement read: \u201cIn line with routine practice, the National Police Chiefs\u2019 Council alerted operational colleagues within the Home Office of the arrest. This gave 30 minutes\u2019 notice before Thames Valley Police made the arrest.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><em>PA contributed to the reporting.<\/em><\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;uk-news\/live\/2026\/feb\/20\/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-latest-updates-royal-family-police-arrest-reaction-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6997ec418f08a7f0d0a795b6&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6997ec418f08a7f0d0a795b6&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Crisis for royal family after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor questioned by police \u2013 latest updates&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:0},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Crisis for royal family after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor questioned by police \u2013 latest updates&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/uk-news\/live\/2026\/feb\/20\/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-latest-updates-royal-family-police-arrest-reaction-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6997ec418f08a7f0d0a795b6#block-6997ec418f08a7f0d0a795b6\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6997d7948f080369137d59b1\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">Opening Summary<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been released from custody by UK police on Thursday following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. No charges have been laid against him. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">The arrest of the 66-year old former prince sent shockwaves through the UK and abroad, marking the first time a senior member of the royal family has been arrested in nearly 400 years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Mountbatten-Windsor\u2019s arrest follow the recent release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">The former prince has denied all allegations of wrongdoing related to Epstein, including that he allegedly shared sensitive information with Epstein while he was serving as a trade envoy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Without referring to Mountbatten-Windsor as his brother, King Charles <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/uk-news\/2026\/feb\/19\/police-former-prince-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-sandringham\" data-link-name=\"in body link\">released<\/a> a statement on Thursday in which he said \u201cthe law must take its course.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Meanwhile, US president Donald Trump has called Mountbatten-Windsor\u2019s arrest a \u201cvery sad thing,\u201d adding that it is \u201ca shame\u201d as US lawmakers and survivors of Epstein call for justice in the US.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Mountbatten-Windsor remains under investigation. 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