On February 19, it became known that Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, brother of King Charles III of the United Kingdom, was arrested by British police in connection with an investigation related to American financier Jeffrey Epstein. This information was confirmed by several international media outlets and news agencies.
Law enforcement officers arrived at the prince's residence located on the Sandringham estate. The 66-year-old Andrew has become the subject of an investigation on suspicion of committing a public office crime.
Previously, police had consulted with prosecutors regarding possible instances of Prince Andrew transferring U.S. government documents to Jeffrey Epstein. Currently, investigative authorities are analyzing the obtained information to identify possible signs of criminal offenses and determine the need for a full investigation.
Prince Andrew was already at the center of a scandal related to Epstein in 2019 when he faced accusations from American Virginia Giuffre. As a result, he was forced to step back from his official duties as a member of the royal family. His name also appeared in documents related to the Epstein case, including photographs that were released in the latest batches of materials.
In December 2025, King Charles III made the decision to strip his brother of all royal titles.
