Explode! The dignified British prince was officially arrested on his 66th birthday! Charles cuts quickly: Fully cooperate with the investigation...

This article is reprinted from the WeChat public account: Those Things in the UK

On February 19, 2026 local time, the British Thames Valley Police raided Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of “misconduct in public office”.

This makes Andrew the highest-ranking member of the royal family to be arrested in British history in the past four hundred years, to be precise since 1647.

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andtoday,It happened to be Andrew’s 66th birthday.Netizens couldn’t help but ridicule,

“The police came here specially to wish Andrew a happy birthday. It’s great…”

(Screenshot from the comment section of “Daily Mail”)

According to British media reports, at around 8 a.m., eight police officers in civilian clothes took six cars without police badges and arrived at Wood Farm, where Andrew now lives. This is Charles’s private property. Andrew temporarily stayed here after being kicked out of the royal villa.

(Police motorcade)

One vehicle entered the farm through the front entrance, other vehicles went around from the back entrance, and the media saw a police officer carrying a laptop.

This police operation was relatively low-key, and it left Andrew and the royal family with the last dignity.

(Police arrive at Wood Farm)

About 30 minutes later, two cars left one after another, followed by a third car, with Andrew’s security personnel sitting in the car. It is unclear which car Andrew was in.

(Police motorcade)

At the same time, the police also launched searches at two locations related to Andrew——

One is Wood Farm, where Andrew currently lives, and the other is the Royal Villa, where he has lived for 22 years, not long after he moved out.

A senior police officer who once worked for the Metropolitan Police analyzed that police now have the power to search Andrew’s properties and belongings, including his electronic devices and all information stored in them.

He also pointed out that the police can detain Andrew for 24 hours, and if they apply for an extension, they can detain him for up to 96 hours. However, at this stage, extending the detention time is unlikely.(According to the latest news, British police confirmed that Andrew has been released but is under investigation.)

Of course, just arrest and detention does not mean that Andrew can be convicted. This will depend on the final investigation results.

(Police at Wood Farm)

At 10:08 a.m., news of Andrew’s arrest was confirmed.

Thames Valley Police said in a statement:

“As part of our investigation, we arrested a man in his sixties in Norfolk today (February 19) on suspicion of misconduct in a public officer and searches are ongoing at a number of locations in Berkshire and Norfolk. The man is currently in police custody.”

“In compliance with state guidelines, we will not be releasing the name of the man who was arrested. Also please note that this case is still under investigation and any information should be released with caution to avoid contempt of court.”

(Police motorcade)

As for the charge of “misconduct by a public official”, it is mainly due to the release of a large number of files on the Epstein case, which also exposedAndrew leaked state secretsmatter——

An email from 2010 shows that Andrew was serving as the British trade envoy on a trip to Asia and obtained an official visit report, butFive minutes later, he sent the report to Epstein’s email。

Also in 2010,installDrew also sent a top-secret briefing on reconstruction projects in Afghanistan’s Helmand province to Epsteinthese are all state secrets.

In addition, Andrew sent a confidential analysis report from the Ministry of Finance to a wealthy businessman friend of his after visiting Iceland in 2010.

There is also internal information about the betrayal of British local companies Royal Bank of Scotland and Aston Martin. All of the above are the reasons for Andrew’s arrest this time (Click here to review）

(Andrew)

“Arresting Andrew” was not an isolated operation.

Led by Thames Valley Police, police from nine regions including the Metropolitan Police, Surrey, Norfolk, Bedfordshire, Essex, West Midlands, Surrey, Wiltshire and Scotland Police are assisting in the investigation and reviewing and evaluating evidence related to the UK in the Epstein case.

(Undercover police officers arresting Andrew)

Charles quickly issued a serious statement following the arrest of his brother Andrew.

“I am deeply concerned to learn of the news about Andrew and his alleged misconduct as a public official.”

“Next, we will investigate the matter in an appropriate manner by the relevant departments in accordance with comprehensive, fair and appropriate procedures. To this end, as I said before, we will fully support and fully cooperate with their work.”

“Let me be clear: the law must be enforced fairly.”

“While the investigation is ongoing, it would be inappropriate for me to comment further on this matter. In the meantime, my family and I will continue to serve you diligently.”

(Statement from Charles)

Subsequently, William and Kate also issued a statement expressing support for Charles’s attitude.

(Andrew and William Kate)

How to put it, in fact, as early as when Andrew was deprived of all titles, the royal family’s intention to cut him off was very obvious. I just didn’t expect the police to act so quickly – now that he is an ordinary person without any privileges, who else will be arrested if they don’t arrest him?

As many people know, in 2021, Virginia Giuffre, one of the victims of the Epstein case, filed a civil lawsuit in the Federal Court of Manhattan, New York, USA, claiming that when she was 17 years old, she was seduced by Andrew under the arrangement of Epstein.

Later, the original defendant reached a settlement with a settlement of 12 million pounds. However, in 2025, the plaintiff Virginia committed suicide, leaving behind a memoir that was not published until after her death.

After Andrew was arrested, Virginia’s family also issued a statement, expressing relief between the lines.

“finally.”

“Today, our broken hearts find solace in the knowledge that no one is above the law, not even members of the royal family.”

“On behalf of our sister Virginia Roberts Giuffre, we would like to express our heartfelt thanks to Thames Valley Police in the UK for their investigation and arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.”