Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The former duke of York was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The arrest appears related to his conduct as a UK trade envoy and follows the disclosure of emails related to Epstein. Mountbatten-Windsor served as a UK trade envoy between 2001 and 2011. [ Britain’s former prince Andrew arrested on suspicion ​of ⁠misconduct ⁠in ​public officeOpens in new window ]What could happen next?

Source: The Irish Times February 19, 2026 19:02 UTC