Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former prince, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, Thames Valley Police confirmed on his 66th birthday.
Police said Mr. Windsor is currently in custody, with officers carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk. The arrests follow a “thorough assessment” of a complaint related to the alleged sharing of confidential material with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Photos from earlier today showed vehicles arriving at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk as the investigation began.
In a full statement, Thames Valley Police said:
“As part of the investigation, we have today (19/2) arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office and are carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.
The man remains in police custody at this time. We will not be naming the arrested man, as per national guidance. Please also remember that this case is now active so care should be taken with any publication to avoid being in contempt of court.”
