"Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested and his homes at Sandringham and Berkshire raided on Thursday - his 66th birthday - over his links to the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The former prince was held on suspicion of misconduct in public office over claims he leaked sensitive documents to the disgraced financier while working as a UK trade envoy. He was held for several hours in police custody while searches are ongoing at his Wood Farm property on the King's estate in Norfolk"
"I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office. What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities. In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation. Let me state clearly: the law must take its course."
Prince Andrew was arrested and his homes at Sandringham and in Berkshire were raided on his 66th birthday over alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein. He was held on suspicion of misconduct in public office amid claims he leaked sensitive documents to Epstein while serving as a UK trade envoy. He was detained for several hours and searches are ongoing at his Wood Farm property on the King's Norfolk estate and at his former Royal Lodge residence in Windsor. King Charles expressed deepest concern, urged the law to take its course and said the authorities have the family's full support. Buckingham Palace and the King were not informed beforehand.
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