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

[GatorFL]

What happens now Andrew has been arrested?

A convoy of eight vehicles carrying plain-clothed officers was the first sign of anything unusual happening at Andrew's new home at Wood Farm, in Sandringham, this morning.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Potential life sentence.

 

[TwoBlueJays]

Judicial euphemisms.
He is named multiple times and in photos in the Epstein files. Here in the U.S. we saw virtually nothing exculpatory, but we did see him. Probably because he isn't in our government or Hollywood.
~moo~

 

[Tabulator]

I never believed we would see this day... Of course, I always believed in his guilt, but I really thought he would, somehow, escape justice. Guess not, huh? I fully support his arrest and, if found guilty, a long and lonely incarceration.

My first thoughts are with the victims - I hope they can, somehow, find peace.

 

[Rikissa]

I never believed we would see this day... Of course, I always believed in his guilt, but I really thought he would, somehow, escape justice. Guess not, huh? I fully support his arrest and, if found guilty, a long and lonely incarceration.

My first thoughts are with the victims - I hope they can, somehow, find peace.

Is this comment about today's charges of "misconduct in public office", or discussions in an earlier thread?

Misconduct in public office refers to "serious wilful abuse or neglect" of powers relating to the role in public office, according to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).

What is misconduct in public office?

Misconduct in public office has been described as an "unusual" offence, where each case must be assessed individually. Here is what you need to know.

news.sky.com

 

[Yellowbelly]

First arrest of a senior royal since Charles I. And I think he was executed.

Andrew first senior British royal to be arrested since King Charles I in 1647

www.independent.co.uk

That article is incorrect. The last member of the royal family to be arrested was James II(& VII), who was captured after attemping to flee in the wake of the Glorious Revolution in 1688. William III decided to let him go, though.

 

[JDG]

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[Yellowbelly]

Statement from the King:


We have just received a statement from the King following Andrew's arrest. Here it is in full:

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.

As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter.

Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all. Charles R.


Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office - live updates

Did anybody else notice that at no point in that statement does KCIII use the word brother.

In other words, you really are on your own, Andy.

 

[Elley Mae]

And fergie? Is she in hiding?

 

[dotr]

Feb 19, 2026 Paul Murray
Reports have emerged the former Prince Andrew has been arrested by police at his home near the Sandringham Estate. The BBC has reported eight officers arrived in six Metropolitan Police vehicles and have taken Andrew into custody. The arrest is allegedly related to potential misconduct in public office during his time as a UK trade envoy, with suggestions that he may have improperly shared privileged information, potentially with Jeffrey Epstein.While the details are still unfolding, this development marks a significant turn in the ongoing scrutiny surrounding Andrew's ties to Epstein and the accusations against him.

 

[RaspberryMama]

It’s this sharing of confidential information that’s going to bring people down, not the actual sex crimes. Which is fine I guess, as long as they are brought down. Epstein supplied the very means whereby he could blackmail officials and get info. Now they are all covering for each other.

 

[Dotta]

"Convoy of police enter Windsor to search Royal Lodge."

https://twitter.com/x/status/2024490143499866139

 

[layer]

Justice delayed is justice denied, but I'll take any justice I can get these days...

 

[Bekind89]

Well, he may not have to worry about where his next meal is coming from or not having servants to assist in his daily life.

This could be very interesting.

MOO

But what about his teddy bears?! Someone please think of the teddy bears!

 

[Vaderman]

It's refreshing to know that some countries still hold their public officials accountable for their misconduct.

 

[shetalksinstereo]

Andrew is arrested on his birthday in police raid on Sandringham home

Thames Valley Police held the eighth in line to the British throne on suspicion of misconduct in public office this morning.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Wow. This is interesting. So glad his mother isn't alive to see this. Would she have been able to stop it? I wonder if he would have been arrested previously, and she did intervene?

I think this is a refreshing paradigm shift actually.

 

[JimmyDurham]

So it's more of a public corruption arrest than an arrest for sex crimes. I guess something is better than nothing.

In this country, public office misconduct and perverting the course of justice are deemed to be more serious than sex offences. As strange as it sounds. On a sex offence charge, he'd probably serve a year, if that. On this current charge, he's looking at the rest of his life banged up (in the event he is guilty).

 

[Izzylizzy]

Obviously it's a serious charge yet life appears to be a bridge too far.
imo


Feb. 19, 2026, 6:06 a.m. ET4 hours ago
Megan Specia
Reporting from London
'The charge of misconduct in public office, which is what Mountbatten-Windsor is being investigated for, carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment, according to Britain’s Crown Prosecution Service.'

Former Prince Andrew Arrested in UK Over Epstein Ties: Live Updates

King Charles III said he supported a “full, fair and proper process” regarding the investigation of his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, adding that he backed the authorities involved.

www.nytimes.com

 

[Izzylizzy]

Is he still being held or was he released on bond or on his own recognizance?

 

[Bekind89]

Historically important criminals have been locked up in the Tower of London. One can hope.

His ex-wife should be locked-up with him. Jmo

 

[Forest_Wood]

So … was this shared information because Andrew was being blackmailed by JE ? I bet a lot of other powerful people are shaking right now! This information has been with authorities for what, decades? and just now being dealt with. MOO