Prince Andrew has been arrested and is being investigated for potential wrongdoing while holding a public position.
Thames Valley Police had been looking into a complaint about whether confidential information was shared with Jeffrey Epstein, who was convicted of sex offenses. It’s widely believed the person involved is Mountbatten-Windsor, and if so, the issue likely relates to his work as the UK Special Representative for International Trade and Investment from 2001 to 2011.
The police statement made the following statement after the arrest:
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Today, February 19th, a man in his sixties from Norfolk was arrested as part of an investigation into potential misconduct while holding public office. Investigators are currently searching properties in both Norfolk and Berkshire.
“The man remains in police custody at this time.
Following standard practice, we are not releasing the name of the individual who was arrested. As this is an ongoing case, please be careful about what you publish to avoid potentially interfering with the legal process.
Following a careful review, police have launched an investigation into claims of misconduct in public office. According to Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright, it’s crucial to maintain the investigation’s fairness and independence as they work with other agencies to look into the matter. They recognize the high level of public interest and will share updates when they can.
Reports say Prince Andrew, the King’s brother, has been arrested. Unmarked police cars were seen at his Sandringham estate. Today also happens to be his 66th birthday.
Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently denied any wrongdoing.
Before the arrest happened, Prime Minister Keir Starmer was questioned about whether Prince George should cooperate with the police investigation.
Speaking on BBC Breakfast, he stated that this is a police matter and they will be investigating. He emphasized that a fundamental principle of our legal system is that everyone is treated equally, regardless of who they are.
This principle is fundamental to our nation and how we function, and it needs to be applied consistently, just like in every other situation.
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