Jeffrey Epstein Case: Britain’s former Prince Andrew Mountbatten arrested, the biggest action in this case so far in the world

New Delhi. After being named in the Jeffrey Epstein case, this is the biggest action taken so far in the world. Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten, younger brother of Britain’s King King Charles, has been arrested by the police. According to BBC, on Thursday, Britain’s Special Police arrested Andrew from Wood Farm located in Sandringham Estate in Eastern England. Eight policemen in plain clothes had arrived to arrest Andrew. Today Andrew turned 66 years old.

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Why was Andrew arrested?

Andrew is accused of giving government documents to Jeffrey Epstein, who was convicted of sexual harassment. The police is investigating this matter. The police is trying to find out through Andrew which confidential documents were given to Epstein? However, he has been continuously denying the allegations. Due to these allegations, Andrew had announced to give up the title of Duke of York in October 2025. It is one of the most prestigious titles of the British monarchy.

Police official statement on arrest

Thames Valley Police have said that a 66-year-old man from Norfolk has been arrested today (February 19) during the investigation. He is suspected of misusing public office. Police are also searching some places in Berkshire and Norfolk. According to the police, the arrested person is still in custody. Under the rules, his name will not be made public. The matter is currently under investigation, hence people have been appealed to avoid contempt of court while publishing news.

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Who is Andrew Mountbatten?

Andrew, 65, is the third child of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. He is currently eighth in line of succession to the British throne. He is the younger brother of King Charles III and Royal Princess Anne. He is married to Sarah Ferguson, after which she became the Duchess of York, but after the divorce, Sarah Ferguson had to give up this title.

Andrew and Sarah have two daughters. Their names are Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie. Andrew spent 22 years in the Royal Navy. He served as a helicopter pilot during the Falklands War of 1982. He retired from active service in 2001 with the rank of Commander. Later, he received honorary promotion to the rank of Rear Admiral in 2010 and Vice Admiral in 2015.

Apart from serving in the Navy, Andrew has played the role of diplomat. The UK government had appointed him as Special Representative for International Trade and Investment. Between 2011 and 2019, he served as a member of the royal family and participated in various activities on behalf of the king.

What are the charges against Andrew?

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Andrew distanced himself from public life after being named in the Epstein sex scandal. He became embroiled in controversies after his name appeared in the civil case of sexual abuse filed in America. In the papers presented in the court, a girl named Virginia Giuffre has claimed that she is a victim of sex trafficking. She alleges that Epstein has exploited her since the age of 16. It is also alleged that Geoffrey used to take her to many influential people including Prince Andrew.

Virginia Giuffre claims that Prince Andrew sexually exploited her three times when she was a minor. She also wrote that Prince believes that having sex with her is his birthright. However, Andrew has been denying these allegations for years. He has said that he has never even met this girl. However, in 2011, the picture of both of them standing together was made public. On 15 February 2022, it was revealed that Andrew and Giuffre had reached an out-of-court settlement of 12 million euros.