"Eleven hours after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office, UK police released ex-Prince Andrew "under investigation." UK police released ex-Prince Andrew "under investigation"Image: Phil Noble/REUTERS Skip next section What you need to know After his arrest, UK police says ex-Prince Andrew "released under investigation" UK media including the BBC widely report that it is Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, the brother of King Charles Andrew had been known as an associate of Jeffrey Epstein for years, but featured more in the latest release of information Officers were seen at his residence shortly before the police comments on Thursday King Charles said the royals would cooperate with authorities, but that it would not be appropriate for him to comment further"
"Andrew leaves police station 02/19/2026February 19, 2026 The former UK prince, Andrew, has left a police station around 11 hours after being arrested earlier in the day. Police said he had "been released under investigation." "We can also confirm that our searches in Norfolk have now concluded," Thames Valley Police said, in reference to the royal Sandringham estate."
"Background what you need to know about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor 02/19/2026February 19, 2026 Not familiar with Elizabeth II's second son, the first baby born to a reigning British monarch in a century? Unclear on the 66-year-old Gourdonston School alumni's naval background, or his highly publicized marriage to and split from Sarah Ferguson? Rusty on what exactly gradually pushed him out of public life and relegated a once popular playboy prince to nicknames in the British press like "Randy Andy" or "The Grand Old Duke of Yuck"? If so, read on, DW's Matt Pearson has you covered."
Ex-Prince Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and was later released under investigation. Officers were seen at his Sandringham residence and Thames Valley Police confirmed searches in Norfolk had concluded. UK media identified the individual as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, the brother of King Charles. Andrew had known associations with Jeffrey Epstein. He left a police station about eleven hours after arrest. King Charles said the royal family would cooperate with authorities but that it would not be appropriate for him to comment further. Andrew is 66 with a naval background and a noted public history including marriage to Sarah Ferguson.
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