UK - (Former prince) Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested for suspicion of misconduct in public office, 19 February 2026
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"They can apply to hold you for up to 36 or 96 hours if you’re suspected of a serious crime, such as murder."Nothing's been announced yet, but the police have got 24 hours to either charge him, or release him on bail.
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Public misconduct charges are just as serious as murder in the UK as it is against the citizens, he can receive 20 to life if convicted. IMO
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SF will not be charged with "Misconduct of Public Office," even if she benefited from his alleged misconduct. If during this investigation they uncover direct ties back to child-trafficking with JE they could file those charges against both.
I bet they wished they wouldn’t have thrown a fit about moving out of the Royal Lodge, and the UK ... They had a couple offers of palaces elsewhere.
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How could someone in the Royal family and in AMW position (with a military background) NOT know that he was providing secrets to those without clearances; especially a foreigner? I'm still interested in his Chinese connection .... MOO .....
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So ....
"The former Duke of York
may be considered to have held public office in the past
due to his role as the UK's trade envoy between 2001 and 2011,
effectively representing the Government on the world stage.
He was appointed to the role by his late mother, The Queen,
and not the Government.
It was also formally unpaid,
with CPS guidelines saying remuneration
'is a significant factor,
but not determinative'
in deciding whether someone is a public official.
Police are investigating
whether Andrew shared confidential reports from that role with the paedophile financier, Jeffrey Epstein.
They are believed
to relate to investment opportunities
in Afghanistan and south east Asia,
and were sent on following Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor."
www.dailymail.co.uk
"The former Duke of York
may be considered to have held public office in the past
due to his role as the UK's trade envoy between 2001 and 2011,
effectively representing the Government on the world stage.
He was appointed to the role by his late mother, The Queen,
and not the Government.
It was also formally unpaid,
with CPS guidelines saying remuneration
'is a significant factor,
but not determinative'
in deciding whether someone is a public official.
Police are investigating
whether Andrew shared confidential reports from that role with the paedophile financier, Jeffrey Epstein.
They are believed
to relate to investment opportunities
in Afghanistan and south east Asia,
and were sent on following Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor."
What is misconduct in public office? All your questions answered
Like other sections of the law in this country, misconduct in public office is largely open to interpretation.
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Whitehall officials are preparing to sift through government records to identify documents relating to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s time as a trade envoy as part of the police investigation into him.
Government sources said Whitehall would “fully cooperate” with detectives investigating allegations that the former prince leaked confidential information to Jeffrey Epstein, the paedophile financier.
The home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, was told of Thames Valley police’s decision to take Andrew into custody at Sandringham on Thursday morning, and had sought advice from prosecutors. Buckingham Palace was notified only after the arrest had been made. It is understood that other senior government figures, including the prime minister, were also made aware of the impending action.
Thames Valley police are believed to have arrested Andrew, rather than suggested a voluntary interview, because detectives had material in their possession they wanted to question him about. The decision allowed officers to conduct searches and ensure that any evidence was preserved.
www.thetimes.com
Government sources said Whitehall would “fully cooperate” with detectives investigating allegations that the former prince leaked confidential information to Jeffrey Epstein, the paedophile financier.
The home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, was told of Thames Valley police’s decision to take Andrew into custody at Sandringham on Thursday morning, and had sought advice from prosecutors. Buckingham Palace was notified only after the arrest had been made. It is understood that other senior government figures, including the prime minister, were also made aware of the impending action.
Thames Valley police are believed to have arrested Andrew, rather than suggested a voluntary interview, because detectives had material in their possession they wanted to question him about. The decision allowed officers to conduct searches and ensure that any evidence was preserved.
Cabinet Office may hand over documents relating to Andrew
Officials are expected to search government records after the former prince’s arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office
www.thetimes.com
I wonder if US officials alerted UK officials ahead of what was in the emails released, to give King Charles time to kick him out.
Jmo
It doesn't explicitly list their powers on the Uk.gov website.
United Kingdom’s Trade Envoy Programme
I would assume a Trade Envoy has discretionary powers to promote investment.
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No more jammie dodgers??
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From 2011
In the end, the odds were overwhelmingly against Prince Andrew getting away with it. Too many questions, and not enough answers, have dogged his footsteps for too long. As Britain's roving Trade Ambassador, he had to go. But the question remains - why was he appointed in the first place?
His was a job with no parallel in the British establishment. Answerable to nobody, unrequired to file reports of his activities, the benefits of his expensive hops around the globe never quantified on paper or in Parliament, his expenses parcelled out among Government departments so as to become virtually invisible, Andrew looks at this juncture to have been on a glorious freebie for the past decade.
A year ago, I made a very determined attempt to discover just what it was that he did on behalf of his country. Nobody - not Buckingham Palace, nor the Department for Business Innovation and Skills, nor the Foreign Office, all of whom have some responsibility in answering for his activities abroad - were prepared to give an answer.
One former civil servant enlightened me, but not much, by remarking in an unguarded moment, "There appears to be very little official scrutiny of his activities, but a lot of secrecy. That's very odd for such a high-profile figure."
Only time will tell whether Andrew's colossally stupid involvement with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein and its so far unforeseen consequences were the trigger to his downfall, or whether exasperated mandarins finally found the courage to close their departmental purse-strings on his Class 1 travel.
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In the end, the odds were overwhelmingly against Prince Andrew getting away with it. Too many questions, and not enough answers, have dogged his footsteps for too long. As Britain's roving Trade Ambassador, he had to go. But the question remains - why was he appointed in the first place?
His was a job with no parallel in the British establishment. Answerable to nobody, unrequired to file reports of his activities, the benefits of his expensive hops around the globe never quantified on paper or in Parliament, his expenses parcelled out among Government departments so as to become virtually invisible, Andrew looks at this juncture to have been on a glorious freebie for the past decade.
A year ago, I made a very determined attempt to discover just what it was that he did on behalf of his country. Nobody - not Buckingham Palace, nor the Department for Business Innovation and Skills, nor the Foreign Office, all of whom have some responsibility in answering for his activities abroad - were prepared to give an answer.
One former civil servant enlightened me, but not much, by remarking in an unguarded moment, "There appears to be very little official scrutiny of his activities, but a lot of secrecy. That's very odd for such a high-profile figure."
Only time will tell whether Andrew's colossally stupid involvement with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein and its so far unforeseen consequences were the trigger to his downfall, or whether exasperated mandarins finally found the courage to close their departmental purse-strings on his Class 1 travel.
Prince Andrew - The Unanswered Questions
The recent clash of events over Prince Andrew amply demonstrates that royalty should stay out of business, and they should equally stay out of the business of Government.
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Good for the UK! Now it's time for the US to act accordingly! IMO
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Yes, IMO he looks terrified. Good, he’s nobody special anymore.
Personally I think Fergie should’ve been arrested when she demanded a lot of money from someone to get access to Andrew years ago. I guess it wasn’t properly a bribe, or just because she was still Royal then?
ETA : Terrified and FURIOUS!
I hope all those Teddy Bears can have a good night’s sleep now.
JMO
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This is the first time I've seen him without that arrogant smirk he always has.omg he's apoplectic here !
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Child molestors and murderers…worst of the worst.
molesters
molesters
a person who sexually assaults or abuses someone, especially a child !!!
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They could have thrown Edward VIII in prison but they banished him to Caribbean island to live the life of luxury. Andy is 8th in line to the throne so he's been on a very long leash for a long time.
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Imagine being arrested on birthday 
Knock...knock ..
Did AMW think guests were coming...but ... but ...SO early???
Although 8 am is quite late for Police to arrest somebody.
I heard it is usually at 6 am, at the crack of dawn.
JMO
Knock...knock ..
Did AMW think guests were coming...but ... but ...SO early???
Although 8 am is quite late for Police to arrest somebody.
I heard it is usually at 6 am, at the crack of dawn.
JMO
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I guess he can't use the usual refrain: Do you know who I am? Yes, we do. You do not have to say anything. But it may harm your defense if you do not mention when questioned something which you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence.
His mother always overprotected Andrew. He got away with too much.
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