Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, 66, was arrested on Thursday, his birthday, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He was questioned for 11 hours at Aylsham police station before being released under investigation. Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing and has not been formally charged.
Following the arrest, King Charles has reportedly granted police full access to all records, emails, and government files relating to Andrew’s time as a trade envoy, including documents kept at Buckingham Palace. The move comes amid concerns that senior palace staff may have been aware of Andrew’s actions during his friendship with the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein and could have attempted to cover them up.
A royal source told the Observer: “We have said we will cooperate fully and wholeheartedly.” Detectives now have permission to review all files and follow the evidence as needed.
King Charles also released a statement via Buckingham Palace, saying: “What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities. In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation. Let me state clearly: the law must take its course.”
