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Andrew's arrest the first time a Royal Family member's been captured in over 300 years

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:21am
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor leaves the police station.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor leaves the police station.

Andrew's arrest the first time a Royal Family member's been captured in over 300 years

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Fri, 20 Feb 2026, 11:21am

A shocking morning for the UK, with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor being held in custody. 

Police have been investigating allegations the former Prince shared confidential information with late sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein.  

The BBC understands Police gave advance warning of his arrest to the Home Office – the UK government's internal affairs department. 

It says his brother King Charles wasn't told of the arrest in advance, but he's released a statement saying the law must take its course. 

UK correspondent Vincent McAviney told Ryan Bridge this marks a huge day. 

He says you have to go back about 350 years since a member of the Royal Family was captured in any way. 

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