UK - (Former prince) Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested for suspicion of misconduct in public office, 19 February 2026

[Bigditch]

Then there is Fergie. Hmmm. Now the US Must do its job, and go after All those in government who participated in Epstein's crimes against children, and women!

Yes, capture all the Don's!

 

[branmuffin]

That's it? Mishandling documents? Not saying there shouldn't be laws regarding that, but this is no substitute for justice regarding the REALLY bad stuff that went on with Epstein. This is more likely a smokescreen - something that happens fairly often (both advertently and inadvertently) and goes unnoticed, with no harm to anyone, but it makes LE look like they're doing their jobs. While it says that he COULD spend the rest of his life in prison for all of the charges thrown at him, it's a stretch to say that they deserve a lifetime in prison, just as a murderer would receive, especially if they can't prove that anyone was harmed as a result. We've seen how these play out before: the accused gets over-charged, with hopes of a plea bargain; charges are thrown out, and whether there's a plea or a trial, the end result is a sentence nothing near the maximum that was in the headlines at first. The prosecutors can say, "We got him," showing the true intentions they had from the start; the defendant goes away for a little while, but can still credibly claim that the worst accusations are bogus. Everybody wins, but nobody wins.

I guess it's similar to getting Al Capone for tax evasion since no other charges could stick.

 

[Katrinepa]

There's no way they'd put him in general population. If convicted, I think he'll be banished from the UK and the Commonwealth.

He should spend some time in prison, if convicted.

 

[Yellowbelly]

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."

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.

www.dailymail.co.uk

I don't think that that point is going to be too relevant. Every member of His Majesty's Government is appointed by the monarch, and I don't think that they would get very far trying to argue that they didn't hold a public office.

 

[citygirl]

Out of curiousity have any Americans been charged yet in connection with Epstein? or anyone else come to that?

No. But it’s coming. This is just the beginning

 

[branmuffin]

Well, he has people opening doors for him again.
Maybe he could be trained as a cook.
Something wholesome he can learn behind bars.

Maybe he could become a Bear Builder at a Build a Bear Workshop! He could have his own cottage company where his bears get to wear an ankle bracelet instead of a tag.

 

[citygirl]

Andrew pictured leaving police station following arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office - live updates

OMG. His face !!!
Priceless. Would love to be in the room with him when he sees it.
Dying here.
Moo

 

[branmuffin]

"Released From Police Custody

https://twitter.com/x/status/2024566438732640426

Shell shocked. He can't believe what's happening. Mommy's not there to bail him out. I think he was always given 2nd, 3rd, 4th chances by his mom because of the whole issue of being the spare. He wouldn't be the first spare or the last to have issues with his whole raison d'etre.

 

[Dotta]

Shell shocked. He can't believe what's happening. Mommy's not there to bail him out. I think he was always given 2nd, 3rd, 4th chances by his mom because of the whole issue of being the spare. He wouldn't be the first spare or the last to have issues with his whole raison d'etre.

Epic Fall.

From the highest horse
to the lowest bottom.

But then,
we all are Masters of our Lives.

JMO

 

[Izzylizzy]

What kind of information was involved in this “mishandling of documents”? I mean - how serious might this turn out to be for him? Is being guilty of treason unlikely? I really don’t know. Curious about what you all are thinking.

It may be the improper disclosure of information contained in the document(s) to another person?
Did Andrew share government info so the other person could financially benefit?
imo

 

[Bigditch]

He should spend some time in prison, if convicted.

It may be the improper disclosure of information contained in the document(s) to another person?
Did Andrew share government info so the other person could financially benefit?
imo

Dbm

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Police arrested the former Prince Andrew on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct while in office, following weeks of new revelations over his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

He was released from police custody 11 hours later "under investigation," Thames Valley Police said in a later statement, meaning he has neither been charged nor exonerated.

Mountbatten-Windsor was seen being driven away from Aylsham Police Station in Norfolk, roughly 50 miles from the Sandringham Estate where he now lives.

The National Police Chief’s Council gave the U.K. Home Office a 30-minute warning before the arrest, which was described as "routine practice" in a statement.

The stunning development marks the first arrest of a member of the royal family in centuries and makes him the most high-profile figure to face criminal accusations in a scandal that continues to sweep in some of the world’s richest and most powerful.

The arrest comes after a remarkable fall from grace for the brother of King Charles III, who was stripped of his titles last year and is now known only as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor — and is yet another blow to Britain's already beleaguered royal family. The king expressed his “deepest concern” at the news Thursday and stressed that “the law must take its course.”

Former Prince Andrew arrested following Epstein files revelations

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on his birthday Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, and subsequently released under investigation.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[imstilla.grandma]

The former Prince Andrew was arrested and held for hours by British police Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his links to Jeffrey Epstein, an extraordinary move in a country where authorities once sought to shield the royal family from embarrassment.

It was the first time in nearly four centuries that a senior British royal was placed under arrest, and it underscored how deference to the monarchy has eroded in recent years.

King Charles III, whose late mother lived by the motto “never complain, never explain,” took the unusual step of issuing a statement on the arrest of his brother, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

Former Prince Andrew arrested and held for hours on suspicion of misconduct over ties to Epstein

The former Prince Andrew was arrested and held for hours by British police on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

apnews.com

Emails released in recent weeks by the US Department of Justice appeared to show the former duke sharing reports of official visits with Epstein when he was a UK trade envoy

Andrew arrest - latest: Former prince pictured after being arrested in Epstein files investigation

King Charles has shared his 'deepest concern' after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested in Sandringham on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

uk.news.yahoo.com

Ferguson, often called Fergie, has kept a low profile since she and Andrew were each exposed for being in the Epstein files numerous times and maintaining friendships and close financial ties with the convicted pedophile sex trafficker after his first criminal conviction in 2008

https://parade.com/celebrities/prince-andrew-wife-sarah-ferguson

 

[Izzylizzy]

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.

MOO...

I was thinking more along the lines when she tried to sell access to him and if she ever did succeed in doing so and if he knew about it and cooperated?
AMW & SF deserve each other and deserve exactly where they both landed.
imo

 

[Izzylizzy]

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.

Does AMW even need a passport?
Dubai would probably welcome him with open arms though why is a mystery since he has zilch to offer anyone.
Sarah is probably paving the way for him. lol
imo

 

[Dotta]

"Andrew ‘borrowed millions’ ​

from late Queen, Philip and Charles ​

to pay off Virginia Giuffre ​

- and never ‘repaid a single penny’."​

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https://twitter.com/x/status/2024634894643613721

 

[Izzylizzy]

The former Prince Andrew was arrested and held for hours by British police Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his links to Jeffrey Epstein, an extraordinary move in a country where authorities once sought to shield the royal family from embarrassment.

It was the first time in nearly four centuries that a senior British royal was placed under arrest, and it underscored how deference to the monarchy has eroded in recent years.

King Charles III, whose late mother lived by the motto “never complain, never explain,” took the unusual step of issuing a statement on the arrest of his brother, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

Former Prince Andrew arrested and held for hours on suspicion of misconduct over ties to Epstein

The former Prince Andrew was arrested and held for hours by British police on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

apnews.com

Emails released in recent weeks by the US Department of Justice appeared to show the former duke sharing reports of official visits with Epstein when he was a UK trade envoy

Andrew arrest - latest: Former prince pictured after being arrested in Epstein files investigation

King Charles has shared his 'deepest concern' after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested in Sandringham on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

uk.news.yahoo.com

Ferguson, often called Fergie, has kept a low profile since she and Andrew were each exposed for being in the Epstein files numerous times and maintaining friendships and close financial ties with the convicted pedophile sex trafficker after his first criminal conviction in 2008

https://parade.com/celebrities/prince-andrew-wife-sarah-ferguson

An image that will live in infamy.

 

[Izzylizzy]

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

All those poor Teddies will be up all night with his sobbing.

BBM
"I hope all those Teddy Bears can have a good night’s sleep now."

 

[Izzylizzy]

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

They probably didn't want to interfere with his 7am morning Kippers/eggs in bed knowing he'd need some protein for what was waiting around the corner.
imo

 

[Parker Knoll]

They will come for Fergie at some point.