00:00Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on his 66th birthday on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
00:06The former prince has been under suspicion for years over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
00:13Mountbatten-Windsor was released by UK police after a day of questioning,
00:17with images circulating of the former royal pictured slouched in the back of a vehicle
00:22as he left Elsham Police Station on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Norfolk, east of London.
00:30A statement was released by Buckingham Palace on behalf of Andrew's brother, King Charles.
00:35His Majesty the King said,
00:37I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
00:41and suspicion of misconduct in public office.
00:44What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated
00:50in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities.
00:54In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and cooperation.
01:00Let me state clearly, the law must take its course.
01:03As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter.
01:08Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all.
01:12I will continue in our duty and service to you all.
01:21You
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