London, UK – The former British royal, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office during his time as the United Kingdom’s trade envoy, according to a police statement released Thursday.
While authorities did not initially name the individual, they confirmed that a man in his sixties had been taken into custody and that searches were being conducted at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk. Mountbatten-Windsor, who turned 66 on Thursday, has been living at Sandringham in Norfolk since leaving his Windsor residence.
Unmarked police vehicles were reportedly seen at the Sandringham estate earlier in the day as part of the operation.
The arrest follows fresh revelations last week suggesting that the former royal may have sent potentially confidential documents to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during his tenure as UK trade envoy.
Police said the suspect remains in custody as investigations continue. Authorities have not provided further details on the scope of the alleged misconduct.
The development marks a significant escalation in scrutiny surrounding Mountbatten-Windsor’s past official roles and associations. Further updates are expected as the investigation unfolds.
