His elder brother, Britain’s King Charles-III, has given the first reaction to the arrest of former British Prince Andrews Mountbatten-Windsor. He said, the law should take its course. Andrews’ arrest comes amid growing pressure over his abuse of public office and his ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He has expressed deep concern regarding this. He also stressed that the investigating officers will complete it impartially and as per the rules.

King Charles, while giving a statement regarding the arrest of Andrews Mountbatten, said, ‘I am deeply concerned to hear the news related to suspicion of corruption in Andrews and his position. The concerned authorities will complete the investigation in the matter with impartiality and procedure.

The statement further said, ‘I have already made it clear that he will have our full support and cooperation. I make it clear that the law has to do its job properly. Charles-III said, since the investigation is ongoing, it would not be appropriate to say anything more on this.

Statement from King Charles III of the United Kingdom | “I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office. What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in… https://t.co/FbbqEERQ0k pic.twitter.com/eTVImaVqi1

— ANI (@ANI) February 19, 2026

British PM also responded

Speaking to BBC, British PM Keir Starmer said, ‘Andrews should talk to the UK police himself. This is a police matter. They will conduct their own investigation but one principle of our system is clear that the law is equal for all and no one can be above it. In this case also it should be applied in the same way as it is in other cases.

Thames Valley Police had arrested

Andrews Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested by Thames Valley Police at his home on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, eastern England. He was celebrating his 66th birthday. He was also stripped of his title of Prince due to allegations of his alleged links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He also had to vacate his Royal Lodge. After this it was said that now he would be known only as Andrews Mountbatten Windsor.