King Charles' younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (formerly Prince Andrew), was arrested on Thursday, February 19, 2026, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The arrest is in connection with allegations that he sent confidential government documents to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

• Thames Valley Police confirmed the arrest of a man in his 60s, who is now in police custody.
• The allegations concern documents reportedly forwarded to Epstein in 2010 about official trips to places like Vietnam and Singapore.
• A conviction for misconduct in public office carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.