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Evening Standard
Shaun Wilson

King may fund Andrew’s defence in potential constitutional clash

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (left) with his brother King Charles III - (REUTERS)

The King may ultimately have to finance his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s defence following his arrest earlier this week, as royal commentators question whether such a move could create a constitutional conflict of interest.

King Charles III issued a statement on Thursday insisting the public will not bear the cost after the former Duke of York was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

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