Britain’s Former Prince Andrew Released After Being Detained by Police for 11 Hours

The brother of the British monarch was arrested on his 66th birthday on suspicion of misconduct in a public office following the release of Epstein emails.

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, younger brother of Britain’s King Charles, formerly known as Prince Andrew, leaves Aylsham Police Station on a vehicle, on the day he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, after the U.S. Justice Department released more records tied to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, in Aylsham, Britain, on Feb. 19, 2026. Phil Noble/Reuters

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of British King Charles III, was released Thursday evening after being detained for 11 hours at his home, according to the Thames Valley Police force.

Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.