Brother of the King of the United Kingdom, Prince Andrew, Arrested in Connection with Epstein Case
Brother of the King of the United Kingdom, Prince Andrew, Arrested in Connection with Epstein Case
Former prince detained at Sandringham on suspicion of misconduct and document leak
Former British Prince Andrew, brother of King Charles III, has been arrested by British police at Sandringham Palace in connection with the investigation into American financier Jeffrey Epstein, reports The Telegraph.
The 66-year-old former royal is suspected of an official misconduct offense. Authorities had previously discussed with prosecutors the possibility that Andrew secretly shared UK government documents with Epstein. Police are currently assessing the information to determine whether a full-scale investigation is required.
Andrew stepped back from all official royal duties in 2019 following a scandal sparked by accusations from American woman Virginia Giuffre. His name also appears in the released Epstein files, including documents containing photos showing the prince standing over an unidentified young woman. In December 2025, King Charles III stripped his brother of all royal titles.
Important Andrew’s arrest marks a new chapter in the high-profile scandal that continues to capture global attention. This complete HTML article is formatted for publication without any abbreviations or omissions.
Information Authorities are reviewing materials to determine if a full-scale investigation is needed. The case involves potential sharing of classified documents with Epstein.
Arrest The 66-year-old former royal was taken into custody at Sandringham Palace. This marks the first arrest of a senior British royal in modern history.
Timeline:
- 2019 — Steps back from royal duties after Epstein scandal
- 2021-2024 — Legal battles with Virginia Giuffre; settlement reached
- December 2025 — King Charles III strips Andrew of all royal titles
- December 2025 — Arrest at Sandringham Palace
- Titles removed King Charles III formally removed Andrew's titles (Duke of York, etc.) on December 9, 2025.
- Legal next steps Possible extradition requests? US prosecutors have been in contact with UK authorities.
- Bail denied? Reports indicate Andrew was refused bail due to flight risk (unconfirmed).
- Epstein files Photos show the prince standing over an unidentified young woman in released documents.
"The Metropolitan Police can confirm that a 66-year-old man was arrested at an address in Norfolk. He remains in custody. The arrest relates to alleged improper handling of classified materials and connections to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation."
— Scotland Yard statement (via The Telegraph)
New chapter Global reaction has been swift. Buckingham Palace has declined to comment while the investigation is ongoing. The arrest sends shockwaves through the monarchy and renews scrutiny of Epstein's extensive network.
Case reference: EP-UK/2025-12/AND01 — Metropolitan Police have assigned a dedicated team to review seized materials.
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