On Thursday, British police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor , formerly Prince Andrew, on suspicion of misconduct in public office, after accusations that he shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as a British trade envoy. Andrew’s brother, King Charles III, confirmed the arrest in a statement. The anti-monarchy group Republic has claimed responsibility for the arrest, citing a report it sent to Thames Valley Police on Feb. 9. Smith, the group’s CEO, has been a thorn in the side of the Royal Family for decades. During the English Civil War (1642-1651), King Charles I was arrested by the parliamentary forces of Oliver Cromwell.

Source: National Post February 19, 2026 21:13 UTC