Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested at his momentary Norfolk dwelling this morning.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested this morning (Picture: GETTY)
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor nonetheless retains his place within the line of succession regardless of having been arrested in Norfolk this morning. The disgraced royal, who’s celebrating his 66th birthday at present, was arrested simply after 8am at Wooden Farm on the Sandringham Property, which has been his dwelling since his eviction from Royal Lodge earlier this month. Andrew has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public workplace, Thames Valley Police have stated.
The previous Duke of York at present sits in eighth place in line to the throne behind Princess Lilibet and forward of his eldest daughter, Princess Beatrice. He nonetheless holds his place within the line of succession however has been stripped of his titles, together with his princely title, and honours.
The US Division of Justice launched quite a lot of new paperwork and pictures final month as a part of the Epstein information, a few of which point out Andrew.
This included emails despatched by the previous prince, in addition to pictures of him, which seem to indicate Andrew on all fours leaning over a fully-dressed girl mendacity on the ground.
Thames Valley Police, who didn’t identify Andrew, stated in a press release on Thursday morning: “As a part of the investigation, we’ve got at present (19/2) arrested a person in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public workplace and are finishing up searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.
“The person stays in police custody at the moment. We won’t be naming the arrested man, as per nationwide steerage.”
Andrew continues to be eighth in line to the throne (Picture: GETTY)
In addition they added: “Please additionally keep in mind that this case is now energetic so care must be taken with any publication to keep away from being in contempt of court docket.”
The King has launched a press release since his arrest this morning. It learn: “I’ve discovered with the deepest concern the information about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public workplace.
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“What now follows is the complete, honest and correct course of by which this concern is investigated within the applicable method and by the suitable authorities. On this, as I’ve stated earlier than, they’ve our full and wholehearted assist and co-operation. Let me state clearly: the legislation should take its course. As this course of continues, it might not be proper for me to remark additional on this matter.
“In the meantime, my household and I’ll proceed in our responsibility and repair to you all. Charles R.”
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