Summary
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, King Charles's younger brother, was arrested in the UK on allegations of "misconduct in public office" related to his past links with Jeffrey Epstein. He was questioned by police but later released while the investigation continues. He has not been charged with any crime.
Key Facts
- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is King Charles's younger brother.
- He was arrested by Thames Valley Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
- The arrest is connected to allegations that he shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein in 2010 while serving as a UK trade envoy.
- He was released after questioning but remains under investigation.
- UK police have 24 hours to charge or release a suspect, and he was released pending further investigation.
- Mountbatten-Windsor served 22 years in the Royal Navy and was a UK trade envoy from 2001 to 2011.
- He is the first senior British royal to be arrested in modern history.
- The misconduct in public office charge involves the abuse of powers or responsibilities held in public office.
