UK&x27;s former Prince Andrew arrested: Read the police statement in full Thu, February 19, 2026 at 11:28 AM UTC 0 FILE Britain's Andrew MountbattenWindsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, looks round as he leaves after attending the Easter Matins Service at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, England, April 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File) () LONDON (AP) — U.K. police arrested Andrew MountbattenWindsor on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The police force did not name MountbattenWindsor, as is normal under U.K. law.
UK's former Prince Andrew arrested: Read the police statement in full
Thu, February 19, 2026 at 11:28 AM UTC
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FILE - Britain's Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, looks round as he leaves after attending the Easter Matins Service at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, England, April 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File) ()
LONDON (AP) — U.K. police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
The police force did not name Mountbatten-Windsor, as is normal under U.K. law. But when asked if he had been arrested, the force pointed to a statement saying that they had arrested a man in his 60s. Mountbatten-Windsor, who is the former Prince Andrew, is 66.
Here's the statement by the Thames Valley Police:
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As part of the investigation, we have today (19/2) arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office and are carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.
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The man remains in police custody at this time.
We will not be naming the arrested man, as per national guidance. Please also remember that this case is now active so care should be taken with any publication to avoid being in contempt of court.
Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said: "Following a thorough assessment, we have now opened an investigation into this allegation of misconduct in public office.
"It is important that we protect the integrity and objectivity of our investigation as we work with our partners to investigate this alleged offence.
"We understand the significant public interest in this case, and we will provide updates at the appropriate time."
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Published: February 19, 2026 at 06:54AM on Source: PRIME TIME
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