A haggard Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was driven away from a police station on Thursday night following his arrest that shocked the world. Some 11 hours after officers knocked on his door on the Sandringham estate to arrest him on suspicion of misconduct in public office, a stunned looking Andrew was released under investigation. He said: 'I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office. Thames Valley Police confirmed shortly after 7.30pm on Thursday that Andrew had been released from custody. I think it's so bad for the royal family.

Source: Daily Mail February 19, 2026 23:18 UTC