The Fall of the Prince

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, was arrested on February 19, 2026, on suspicion of misconduct in public office — the first senior British royal arrested in modern history. The charge stems from Epstein files revealing he shared confidential government briefings on Afghan gold and uranium investments with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as UK trade envoy. Days later, Lord Peter Mandelson was arrested on similar charges. Both face ongoing investigations as the Epstein scandal reshapes British politics and the monarchy.