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

[imstilla.grandma]

The concern, the source added, is about optics, “They don’t think he should be seen grinning and smiling on his horse like he was in Windsor.”
It is not a police condition. It is an internal restriction, rooted in presentation. A royal figure under active investigation cannot, aides fear, be seen enjoying a leisurely ride while serious allegations hang over him. In the current climate, even a single photograph could reignite anger

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news.amomama.com

Former royal butler Paul Burrell has called for King Charles to abdicate after the arrest of his brother, the former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Andrew was arrested at Sandringham on February 19 on suspicion of misconduct in public office, with police ending the search at Royal Lodge on February 24th. Andrew has come under intense scrutiny following the release of information from the Epstein files. Andrew denies any wrongdoing.

https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/2176035/keir-starmer-breaks-his-silence

 

[Konstantin]

But it was one of the few things he actually enjoyed doing so what on earth is he going to do with his time

Reflect on what he has done and try to feel remorse for the victims?

 

[COSCitizen]

Reflect on what he has done and try to feel remorse for the victims?

He could brush his teddy bears.