Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested over Epstein links
Sydney Morning Herald
February 20, 2026
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested following decades of alleged connections to Jeffrey Epstein, a high-profile financier with ties to prominent individuals. This development comes after years of scandal surrounding Epstein, who died by suicide in 2019 while serving a prison sentence for sex trafficking minors. The arrest of Mountbatten-Windsor, a distant cousin of Princess Diana and grandson of Lord Mountbatten, has drawn significant attention, particularly due to his alleged links to Epstein.
Mountbatten-Windsor, who previously worked in the banking sector, is reported to have known Epstein since the 1990s. Royal reporter Natalie Oliveri has discussed how Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest underscores the far-reaching impact of Epstein’s network.
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Originally published on Sydney Morning Herald on 2/20/2026