Summary
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, returned a prestigious Norwegian royal award. He was arrested at King Charles III's estate after allegations related to his connections with Jeffrey Epstein. King Charles III has expressed that the investigation should proceed according to law.
Key Facts
- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor returned Norway's prestigious Order of St. Olav.
- The Order of St. Olav was awarded to him in 1988 for distinguished services.
- He was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
- The arrest is linked to new allegations from U.S. Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Mountbatten-Windsor has always denied any wrongdoing.
- He was previously stripped of his title, "prince," and other honors by King Charles III.
- In 2019, Queen Elizabeth II had already removed him from royal duties after a controversial interview about Epstein.
- Mountbatten-Windsor allegedly shared confidential trade reports with Epstein in 2010.
