Former Prince Andrew is the first senior British royal arrested in nearly 400 years. Here's what to know
Summary
Former Prince Andrew, the third child of Queen Elizabeth II, was arrested on his 66th birthday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. This arrest is part of an investigation linked to his ties with Jeffrey Epstein, but he has not been charged with a crime.Key Facts
- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, former Prince Andrew, was arrested on his 66th birthday.
- He is the first senior British royal to be arrested in nearly 400 years.
- The arrest is connected to a police investigation about his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.
- Andrew has not been charged with any crime and denies wrongdoing.
- He served 22 years in the Royal Navy and took on a public trade role in 2001.
- Andrew stepped down from public duties in 2019 after backlash from a BBC interview about Epstein.
- He settled a civil lawsuit in 2021 with Virginia Giuffre but did not admit any wrongdoing.
- His business connections have raised concerns about influence and ethics.
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