Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor investigation
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on February 19, 2026, in the UK on suspicion of misconduct in public office, specifically for allegedly sharing sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as the UK's trade envoy. As of February 24, 2026, police have concluded searches of his properties in Berkshire and Norfolk, and he has been released under investigation. The arrest followed the release of millions of documents from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation by the U.S. Justice Department on January 30, 2026, which included emails purportedly showing Mountbatten-Windsor forwarding confidential trade reports to Epstein in 2010. King Charles III stated that "the law must take its course" following the arrest. Mountbatten-Windsor had previously stepped back from public duties in November 2019 and faced a civil lawsuit from Virginia Giuffre, which was settled out of court for an undisclosed sum, reportedly $12 million, in February 2022.
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2026
5 updatesPolice have concluded their searches of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's properties in Berkshire and Norfolk as part of the investigation into his alleged misconduct in public office. He was arrested last week on suspicion of this offense and released under investigation. The investigation is linked to allegations that he shared sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein during his time as the UK's trade envoy.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over his alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein. He was questioned for 11 hours and subsequently released under investigation. King Charles III stated that the law must take its course.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Police also conduct searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk. He remains in police custody.
via theguardian.com
Thames Valley Police confirms it is assessing reports that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor sent confidential trade reports to Epstein in 2010, when he was Britain's special envoy for international trade.
via bbc.com
Millions of documents from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation are released by the U.S. Justice Department, including emails that appear to show Prince Andrew forwarding confidential trade reports to Epstein in 2010.
via britannica.com
2025
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2025
1 updateBuckingham Palace announces that King Charles III has initiated the process to strip Prince Andrew of his royal titles and honours, and he is asked to leave his Windsor mansion.
via sbs.com.au
2022
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2022
1 updatePrince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre reach an out-of-court civil settlement for an undisclosed sum, reported to be $12 million, with no admission of liability.
via youtube.com
2021
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2021
1 updateVirginia Giuffre files a civil lawsuit against Prince Andrew in New York, alleging sexual assault and battery.
via itv.com
2019
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2019
1 updateFollowing a controversial BBC interview attempting to explain his relationship with Epstein, Prince Andrew steps back from all public duties and charitable roles.
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2011
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2011
1 updateAn email, dated February 28, 2011, surfaces showing Prince Andrew telling Epstein 'we are in this together,' contradicting his earlier claims of cutting ties in December 2010.
via theguardian.com
2010
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2010
1 updatePrince Andrew is photographed walking with Jeffrey Epstein in Central Park, New York. Andrew claims this meeting was to end their friendship.
via theweek.co.uk
2008
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2008
1 updateJeffrey Epstein pleads guilty to state charges of soliciting a minor for prostitution in Florida and is sentenced to 18 months in prison.
via theweek.co.uk
2000
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2000
1 updateJeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell attend a party at Windsor Castle hosted by Queen Elizabeth II, partially celebrating Prince Andrew's 40th birthday.
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1999
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1999
1 updatePrince Andrew reportedly meets Jeffrey Epstein for the first time, introduced by Epstein's associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
via itv.com
2026
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