What makes the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor so striking is that we have to reach back to the 17th century to find anything comparable. ADVERTISEMENTWhen the crown fellThis is not the first time the British royals have crossed paths with the law. So the last time a member of the royal family was arrested and tried, the crown itself fell. He has already stripped his brother of his royal titles and told him to leave his home, Royal Lodge. Royal scandals chip away at the sense of mystery that has long protected the crown.

Source: The Telegraph February 21, 2026 05:03 UTC