UK police arrested King Charles' brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, on Thursday (February 19, 2026) over allegations he shared confidential government documents with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The arrest follows a months-long investigation sparked by newly released U.S. files linking Andrew to Epstein’s criminal network. 🕵️♂️
Thames Valley Police confirmed a man in his 60s from Norfolk was detained for “misconduct in public office” but did not name him publicly. Witnesses reported six unmarked police cars arriving at Andrew’s Wood Farm residence on the Sandringham estate – the same day he turned 66. 🚓
Anti-monarchy group Republic filed the complaint after 3 million pages of Epstein-related documents allegedly showed Andrew forwarded trade reports about Vietnam and Singapore to Epstein in 2010. While Andrew has denied wrongdoing, Buckingham Palace stated it would support any investigation, noting King Charles’ “profound concern” about the allegations. 👑
This marks the latest fallout from Andrew’s ties to Epstein, who died in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex trafficking. The former royal was stripped of titles and military honors in 2025 and evicted from his Windsor home amid public backlash. 🔥
No charges have been filed yet, but legal experts say the rare “misconduct in public office” charge could carry life imprisonment if proven. Stay tuned for updates as this royal drama unfolds. 📉
