Former Royal Family Member Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Detained and Released by Police Over Alleged Misuse of Official Position

London. Former member of the British Royal Family, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has been arrested and subsequently released after questioning by police on suspicion of abusing his official position. Thames Valley Police took the 66-year-old Andrew into custody from Norfolk on Thursday morning.

His arrest is not related to sexual offenses but centers on allegations that he provided confidential government documents to American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein while serving as a trade envoy. Police also raided and searched Andrew's residences in Berkshire and Norfolk.

According to files released by the US Department of Justice, Andrew, who served as the UK's Special Trade Envoy from 2001 to 2011, sent government reports from his visits to Vietnam, Singapore, and China to Epstein. Furthermore, he is accused of sharing confidential information with Epstein regarding gold and uranium investment opportunities in Afghanistan.

A few hours after his arrest, following questioning in custody, he was released to remain under 'further investigation surveillance.'

King Charles III, Andrew's elder brother, has expressed serious concern over the incident, making it clear that the law must take its course. The King stated that the police investigation has his full support and cooperation, emphasizing that the process must be impartial.

King Charles, who is Andrew's brother, stated that while the news has deeply saddened him, he will not interfere with the investigation. Andrew, meanwhile, has strongly denied all allegations against him.

Andrew stepped down from his royal duties in 2019 following the Epstein scandal and sexual abuse allegations made by Virginia Giuffre. His 'Prince' title was only revoked in 2025.

Following the current arrest, King Charles and other royal members attending London Fashion Week declined to comment further on the matter.

The police have now initiated a formal investigation and urged the public to be restrained as the matter is currently under judicial review.