Police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former prince and Duke of York, for allegedly committing misconduct in public office due to links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Oh, yeah. Today is Andrew’s 66th birthday.
Andrew allegedly gave Epstein confidential reports when the former prince served as a UK trade envoy between 2001 and 2011:
The Telegraph revealed last week that the former prince appeared to have forwarded a Treasury memo in 2010 about the Icelandic economy to a banker whose firm had just bought assets from a bank there.At the time, Britain and Iceland were engaged in a diplomatic row over British deposits lost in the 2008 banking crisis.Mr Mountbatten-Windsor suggested the information might be useful to his friend “before you make your move”.The Epstein files also appear to show that he forwarded official reports to the paedophile about trips to Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam and China in November 2010.Mr Mountbatten-Windsor also appeared to have forwarded the paedophile a separate briefing on investment opportunities in Afghanistan’s Helmand province in December 2010.
The arrest took place on the Sandringham estate, where Andrew lives, after The King kicked him out of the Royal Lodge in Windsor.
“As part of the investigation, we have today arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office and are carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk,” stated the Thames Valley Police. “The man remains in police custody at this time.”
The London Times reported that King Charles III and Buckingham Palace did not receive advanced warning of the arrest.
His Majesty released this statement:
“I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office.“What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities. In 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.“As 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.”The statement was signed: “Charles R.”
Andrew has been under fire for over 15 years due to his cozy relationship with Epstein.
“Following a thorough assessment, we have now opened an investigation into this allegation of misconduct in public office,” announced Thames Valley’s Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright. “It is important that we protect the integrity and objectivity of our investigation as we work with our partners to investigate this alleged offence.”
Wright added: “We understand the significant public interest in this case, and we will provide updates at the appropriate time.”
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