British Police Search Mansion Used by Former Prince Andrew

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by Stephen Castle

February 20, 2026

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British police conducted a search of a mansion previously occupied by Prince Andrew, following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The arrest, which has sent shockwaves through the British royal family, came after documents related to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein were released by the U.S. Department of Justice. These documents suggest that Prince Andrew, who served as a British trade envoy from 2001 to 2011, may have shared confidential government information with Epstein. Although Prince Andrew was released without charges, his detention has sparked widespread media attention and raised questions about the monarchy's stability. The search of the mansion, located in Norfolk, occurred a day after Prince Andrew's arrest. He was questioned at a police station until late Thursday evening, with images of him leaving the building appearing on front pages of major British newspapers. The 66-year-old prince, who is the younger brother of King Charles III, has not been charged but remains under investigation. While the police have focused on allegations of misconduct tied to Epstein's documents, they have not addressed previous sexual abuse accusations made by Virginia Roberts Giuffre, who died by suicide last year. The arrest marks a significant moment in the ongoing fallout from Epstein's legal troubles. Epstein was killed in 2019 while in U.S. custody, but his connections to Prince Andrew and other high-profile individuals have continued to surface. The documents released last month reportedly detail conversations between the two men, raising concerns about potential misuse of influence. Prince Andrew has

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Originally published on NYT Homepage on 2/20/2026