Minutes after former Prince Andrew was arrested on his 66th birthday, anti-monarchy group Republic claimed credit for the action and said they reported the former duke to Thames Valley Police earlier this month. "We reported Andrew to the police when others were unwilling to act. Republic has been instigating a private prosecution when the police were reluctant to investigate. Republic's lawyers will continue to investigate related alleged offences and provide information to the police over the coming weeks and months," Republic CEO Graham Smith said. "There is reason to believe that in relation to some offences other senior royals may be material witnesses. The police must follow all evidence wherever it leads."
Andrew became the first senior royal in modern history to be arrested.
