King Charles said "the law must take its course" after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested this morning, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Thames Valley Police took the former prince into custody after swarming his home on the Sandringham estate - on what is Andrew's 66th birthday. The force is also searching properties in Berkshire and Norfolk. It came after police vehicles were pictured at the Sandringham estate this morning. Andrew is the first senior royal in modern history to be arrested.

Source: Daily Mirror February 19, 2026 13:40 UTC