Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, brother of King Charles III, was released from UK police custody following his February 19 arrest in the Jeffrey Epstein-linked investigation
When the fiasco surrounding The Epstein Files began, involving the late sexual offender Jeffrey Epstein, little did the world know it would end up embroiling Prince Andrew, the brother of King Charles. We have already mentioned the Hollywood stars who were involved, albeit allegedly.
The former Prince Andrew was arrested and held for hours by British police Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his links to Jeffrey Epstein, an extraordinary move in a country where authorities once sought to shield the royal family from embarrassment.
It was the first time in nearly four centuries that a senior British royal was placed under arrest, and it underscored how deference to the monarchy has eroded in recent years.
Prince Andrew released from custody
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, brother of King Charles III, was released from UK police custody following his February 19 arrest in the Jeffrey Epstein-linked investigation. He left Aylsham Police Station and remains under active police investigation.
The events that led to his arrest
Early Association with
Jeffrey Epstein
1999-2010 – Developed a friendship with U.S. financier and convicted sex offender
Jeffrey Epstein.
2008 – Epstein convicted in Florida for procuring a minor for prostitution.
2010 – Andrew photographed visiting Epstein in New York after Epstein’s conviction – triggering major criticism.
Stripped off the Royal title
He was stripped of his royal status not because of a criminal conviction, but due to mounting reputational damage to the monarchy, his continued association with Jeffrey Epstein after the latter’s conviction, the civil lawsuit settlement, and a significant collapse of public trust.
With polling in recent years showing declining support for the monarchy compared with historic highs, King Charles reportedly acted to protect institutional legitimacy, prevent parliamentary intervention, and signal zero tolerance for scandal.
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