Summary
Emily Maitlis, the journalist who interviewed former Prince Andrew in 2019, expressed surprise at his recent arrest. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was taken into custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office, but he has not been charged. The 2019 interview focused on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, leading to widespread criticism and Andrew stepping back from royal duties.
Key Facts
- Emily Maitlis conducted a 2019 interview with former Prince Andrew about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office but hasn't been charged.
- The arrest is notable because the last arrest of a royal in the UK was in 1647.
- Maitlis expressed surprise at the news, describing the arrest as unprecedented in modern UK history.
- Following the 2019 interview and the criticism over it, Andrew stepped back from his royal duties.
- Jeffrey Epstein, linked to Andrew, died in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex trafficking charges.
- The article mentions this is a developing story, implying more details may emerge.
