Summary
Police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a British royal, on his 66th birthday at the Sandringham Estate. Officers searched his homes at Sandringham and Windsor as part of a police operation reportedly linked to increased public scrutiny over his connections with Jeffrey Epstein.
Key Facts
- Police arrived at Sandringham Estate early in the morning to arrest Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
- The arresting officers opted not to have Andrew come to a police station at a pre-arranged time.
- Unmarked police cars and uniformed officers were involved in the operation.
- Officers conducted searches at both the Sandringham Estate and Royal Lodge in Windsor.
- Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood was informed about the arrest in advance.
- Buckingham Palace was informed after the arrest but before the public announcement.
- The arrest occurred at 8:00 GMT, and Andrew was taken to Aylsham police station.
- Andrew went through the booking process, which could include taking a mugshot and fingerprints.
