'Law must take its course': King Charles on arrest of his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor amid Epstein probe
Times of India
by TOI WORLD DESKFebruary 19, 2026
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King Charles III has addressed the arrest of his younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, stating that “the law must take its course” following the former prince’s detention on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to his ties with Jeffrey Epstein. The monarch expressed deep concern over the situation but emphasized that the investigation should proceed through proper legal channels. Charles made it clear that while he supports the process, further comment would be inappropriate as the case continues.
Andrew, who was stripped of his royal titles in 2022 due to his controversial connections with Epstein, was arrested by Thames Valley police at his residence on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. The arrest comes after reports surfaced suggesting that Andrew may have shared confidential trade documents with Epstein during his tenure as Britain’s special envoy for international trade. These allegations were among millions of pages of documents released last month as part of the U.S. justice department’s investigation into Epstein.
The former prince, now 66, remains in custody, and Thames Valley police have confirmed that an investigation has been opened into the alleged misconduct. Assistant chief constable Oliver Wright stated that the force is “assessing” the reports but declined to name the suspect, following standard UK procedures. The case has sparked significant public interest, with unmarked vehicles and plainclothes officers seen outside Andrew’s residence earlier in the week.
Buckingham Palace has confirmed its readiness to cooperate fully with authorities, though
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/19/2026