British police have arrested former Prince Andrews Mountbatten, younger brother of Britain’s King Charles-III, on suspicion of abuse of office. Recently his name has appeared in the American Epstein files. He has been accused of sexual exploitation in a document released by the US Department of Justice. His name is included in the list of 11 well-known people released by the FBI in 2025.

What are the allegations against Andrews Mountbatten?

The allegations made against Andrew Mountbatten Windsor in the FBI briefing include several allegations against Andrew of being linked to the Epstein network in the slide listed. A woman had claimed that because of Prince Andrew’s friendship with Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell, Prince Andrew was asked to do the work related to this sex crime to please him. Apart from this, another allegation was made that Andrew used to travel in Epstein’s private jet.

Apart from this, another claim was made, in which it was said that she had seen Andrew dancing with a woman on Epstein’s private Caribbean island Little St. James. Another document claimed that Steve Scully had seen Prince Andrew having sex with a girl on Epstein’s island. However, no evidence was presented to confirm this.

Names of many well-known personalities including Trump

The FBI had mentioned the names of many high profile people in this list in its briefing. Apart from Trump and Andrew, these included former US President Bill Clinton, film producer Harvey Weinstein, financier Leon Black and retail billionaire Les Wexner. However, many people have denied these allegations.

What are the Epstein files?

The Epstein files are a trove of millions of documents, images, videos and emails. In this, the activities of American financier and child abuse convict Jeffrey Epstein have been exposed. It also includes names of public figures, politicians and celebrities. These documents have been released by the Justice Department under a law passed by the American MP.

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.

Britain’s former Prince Andrews Mountbatten has been arrested by the police. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has also reacted to this. The British PM bluntly said that no one can be above the law. Andrews Mountbatten has been arrested for allegedly misusing his position. He is accused of potentially sending confidential documents to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein while serving as Britain’s business ambassador.

What did the British PM say?

In response to the BBC, the British PM said, “He feels that Andrews himself should talk to the UK police. This is a matter for the police. They will do 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.”

MPs free to discuss

Keir Starmer also added in his statement that there is no restriction on how MPs can debate Andrews’ relationship with sex offender Epstein in Parliament. It is alleged that in the year 2010, a non-British citizen woman had stayed at the Royal Lodge, the former residence of Prince Andrew, 20 times. Where she reportedly spent the night with Andrew and was taken around Buckingham Palace.

Police arrested Andrews

Police have arrested Andrews. He is accused of misusing his position. This incident came when the police is investigating her sharing confidential documents with sexual abuser Jeffrey Epstein. However, Andrews rejects these allegations outright. According to the London Times report, former Board of Trade President Vince Cable has accused Andrew of misuse while holding the post of Trade Ambassador.