Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Arrested On Suspicion Of Misconduct In Public Office

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested and is in custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

In a statement, Thames Valley Police confirmed the arrest and said searches are being carried out at a number of addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.

Officers have also attended Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park, where Andrew lived until recently.

Images from earlier this morning show vehicles believed to be police cars arriving at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.

The arrest follows confirmation from Thames Valley Police that they were assessing a complaint relating to the alleged sharing of confidential material by Andrew with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

King Charles III said he had “learned with the deepest concern” of the arrest, adding that “the law must take its course”.

The BBC understands that neither the King nor Buckingham Palace were informed in advance of the arrest.

Andrew, who turns 66 today, has previously denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein.

He has not responded to requests for comment regarding the specific allegations linked to the release of millions of Epstein-related files in January.