During the operation, law enforcement visited the prince's residence located on the Sandringham estate. The 66-year-old Andrew was arrested on suspicion of committing a crime related to his official duties.
Earlier, the police reported that they were consulting with the prosecutor's office regarding the possible transfer of U.S. government documents by Prince Andrew to Jeffrey Epstein. Currently, law enforcement is examining information for evidence of criminal offenses and the need for a full investigation.
The scandal surrounding Epstein affected Prince Andrew back in 2019 when Virginia Giuffre accused him of misconduct. As a result, he stepped back from his royal duties. Additionally, his name was mentioned in the released materials of the Epstein case, including recently published photographs.
In December 2025, King Charles III stripped his brother of all royal titles.
