Ex-Prince Andrew arrested following Epstein files revelations

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested after weeks of revelations of his friendship with convicted rapist Jeffrey Epstein.

The former prince was arrested Thursday — his 66th birthday — on suspicion of misconduct in public office, an offense that carries a maximum life sentence in prison in the UK.

Former Prince Andrew was arrested by British police on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. Bav Media / SplashNews.com

Without identifying him, the Thames Valley Police issued a statement explaining that they have “arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office and are carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.”

He remains in police custody as of the time of publication.

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