"The formal investigation means that the question is no longer about protecting the monarchy but one of what happened, and who might be responsible for unlawful acts. Mr Mountbatten-Windsor's descent into ignominy has unfolded slowly but inexorably. His stupidity and arrogance led him to believe that he could talk his way out of his relationship with the convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Instead, he faces a legal and constitutional reckoning."
"Thames Valley police arrested the royal on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following a complaint by the anti-monarchy group Republic. The offence carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. Within the 3m files and messages released by the US Department of Justice are emails that appear to show Mr Mountbatten-Windsor forwarding documents and commercial information to Epstein while serving as trade envoy. The king's brother denies any wrongdoing."
The king's brother was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office amid long-running allegations tied to Jeffrey Epstein. Allegations were previously handled privately through silence, an out-of-court settlement, and withdrawal from royal duties. Emails in the US Department of Justice files appear to show him forwarding documents and commercial information to Epstein while serving as a trade envoy. A 2001 photograph of him with Virginia Giuffre lent credibility to trafficking allegations and preceded a 12m settlement. The arrest follows a complaint by Republic and signals a formal investigation that shifts focus to potential unlawful acts and accountability.
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