Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested on Thursday (February 19, 2026) by British police on allegations of misconduct in public office. The offense carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment if proven guilty.
Jennie Bond, a British royal family expert, labeled the incident a “nightmare” for King Charles III and Buckingham Palace.
Though the police have remained silent on the specifics of the investigation, the suspicions are believed to have stemmed from a breach of confidentiality involving Jeffrey Epstein. It occurred when Andrew served as the British government’s trade envoy in 2010 and 2011.
