{"id":223782,"date":"2026-02-19T13:07:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T13:07:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/19\/prince-andrew-arrested-over-jeffrey-epstein-ties-on-66th-birthday-what-comes-next\/"},"modified":"2026-02-19T13:07:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T13:07:20","slug":"prince-andrew-arrested-over-jeffrey-epstein-ties-on-66th-birthday-what-comes-next","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/19\/prince-andrew-arrested-over-jeffrey-epstein-ties-on-66th-birthday-what-comes-next\/","title":{"rendered":"Prince Andrew Arrested Over Jeffrey Epstein Ties on 66th Birthday: What Comes Next?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In a shocking turn of events, the former Prince Andrew was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office.<\/p>\n<p>The move comes amid growing furor over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2026\/02\/prince-andrew-shown-kneeling-on-floor-with-unidentified-woman-in-latest-epstein-files-photos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Andrew\u2019s association with the deceased sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While multiple figures in the US have faced zero consequences after being mentioned in the Epstein files, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2025\/10\/prince-andrew-stripped-of-royal-title\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Andrew was stripped of his land and titles<\/a>, and he is now facing criminal charges.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><\/noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"791\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2235866410-1024x791.jpg\" alt=\"Prince Andrew, Duke of York attends the funeral of The Duchess of Kent at Westminster Cathedral on September 16, 2025 in London, England. \" class=\"wp-image-548792 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2235866410-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2235866410-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2235866410-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2235866410-2048x1581.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2235866410-960x741.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2235866410-1080x834.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2235866410-1200x926.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2235866410-scaled.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Prince Andrew, Duke of York attends the funeral of The Duchess of Kent at Westminster Cathedral on September 16, 2025 in London, England. <span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Photo by Chris Jackson\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-thames-valley-police-issue-statement-regarding-arrest-of-prince-andrew\">Thames Valley Police issue statement regarding arrest of Prince Andrew<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cWe understand the significant public interest in this case, and we will provide updates at the appropriate time,\u201d Thames Valley Police Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said in a statement issued Thursday morning (per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/world\/united-kingdom\/former-prince-andrew-arrested-epstein-files-revelations-rcna259691\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NBC News<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFollowing a thorough assessment, we have now opened an investigation into this allegation of misconduct in public office.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The police department noted that it \u201cwill not be naming the arrested man, as per national guidance.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Norfolk Police \u2014 who have assisted in the search of Andrew\u2019s properties \u2014 said in a statement that it was \u201csupporting a Thames Valley Police investigation into misconduct in a public office.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Reps for Andrew have yet to respond to requests for comment. It\u2019s unclear at the moment if he remains in police custody.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2235749885-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Prince Andrew, Duke of York attends the Funeral of the Duchess of Kent at Westminster Cathedral on September 16, 2025 in London, England. \" class=\"wp-image-548791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2235749885-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2235749885-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2235749885-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2235749885-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2235749885-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2235749885-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2235749885-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2235749885-scaled.jpg 1706w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2235749885-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Prince Andrew, Duke of York attends the Funeral of the Duchess of Kent at Westminster Cathedral on September 16, 2025 in London, England. \" class=\"wp-image-548791 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2235749885-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2235749885-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2235749885-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2235749885-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2235749885-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2235749885-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2235749885-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2235749885-scaled.jpg 1706w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2235749885-scaled.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Prince Andrew, Duke of York attends the Funeral of the Duchess of Kent at Westminster Cathedral on September 16, 2025 in London, England. <span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Photo by Chris Jackson\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-king-charles-issues-statement-regarding-brother-s-arrest\">King Charles issues statement regarding brother\u2019s arrest<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cI have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office,\u201d King Charles said in a statement regarding his brother\u2019s arrest.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities,\u201d he continued, adding:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation. Let me state clearly: the law must take its course. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Also issuing a statement today is the family of one of Andrew and Epstein\u2019s alleged victims, Virginia Giuffre. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2025\/04\/virginia-giuffre-cause-of-death-jeffrey-epstein-prince-andrew-accuser-passes-away-at-41\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Giuffre died by suicide<\/a> in April of last year at the age of 41.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-802031264-3-1024x766.jpg\" alt=\"Prince Andrew, Duke of York leaves the funeral service of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church in Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. \" class=\"wp-image-548790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-802031264-3-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-802031264-3-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-802031264-3-768x574.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-802031264-3-2048x1532.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-802031264-3-728x546.jpg 728w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-802031264-3-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-802031264-3-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-802031264-3-960x718.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-802031264-3-1080x808.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-802031264-3-1200x898.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-802031264-3-1024x766.jpg\" alt=\"Prince Andrew, Duke of York leaves the funeral service of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul's Church in Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. \" class=\"wp-image-548790 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-802031264-3-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-802031264-3-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-802031264-3-768x574.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-802031264-3-2048x1532.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-802031264-3-728x546.jpg 728w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-802031264-3-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-802031264-3-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-802031264-3-960x718.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-802031264-3-1080x808.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-802031264-3-1200x898.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-802031264-3-scaled.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Prince Andrew, Duke of York leaves the funeral service of Patricia Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma at St Paul\u2019s Church in Knightsbridge on June 27, 2017 in London, England. <span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Photo Mark Richards \u2013 WPA Pool \/ Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cToday, our broken hearts have been lifted at the news that no one is above the law, not even royalty,\u201d said the statemend, in which the family extended \u201cour gratitude\u201d to the police. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe was never a prince,\u201d they added. \u201cFor survivors everywhere, Virginia did this for you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Centuries ago, royals were arrested on political grounds, but nothing close to this has occurred in the modern era.<\/p>\n<p>As NBC points out, the only slightly comparable situation occurred in 2002, when Andrew\u2019s sister, Princess Anne, was convicted under the Dangerous Dogs Act after her English bull terrier, Dotty, bit two children.<\/p>\n<p>But even in that case, she was not arrested.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI can\u2019t think of anything like this in modern times,\u201d royal historian Sarah Gristwood told NBC today. \u201cIt is the first age in which someone who was very recently a senior royal could be treated like any other common criminal.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2026\/02\/prince-andrew-arrested-over-jeffrey-epstein-ties-on-66th-birthday-what-comes-next\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reading Time: 3 minutes In a shocking turn of events, the former Prince Andrew was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. 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