Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Arrested on Suspicion of Misconduct in Public Office

Rolling Stone

by Emily Zemler

February 19, 2026

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British royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, has been arrested in England on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The arrest, carried out by Thames Valley Police, comes following an "assessment" of revelations from the Epstein files, which reportedly linked him to Jeffrey Epstein in 2010. Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his royal titles by King Charles III last year after details about his past relationship with Epstein surfaced. The police confirmed they are investigating a man in his 60s, matching Mountbatten-Windsor's age, and are searching properties in Berkshire and Norfolk. Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright stated that the investigation is crucial to maintaining public trust and will be conducted with care to avoid compromising its integrity. The arrest comes after photos of police activity at Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate, where Mountbatten-Windsor resides, were shared online. Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently denied any wrongdoing but was mentioned in the Epstein files, including a photograph showing him with Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein's accusers. Giuffre alleged she was forced to engage in sexual acts with him as a teenager and later filed a lawsuit against him, which was settled in 2022. She tragically died by suicide the following year. This development has drawn significant

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Originally published on Rolling Stone on 2/19/2026