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Prince Andrew Arrested in Epstein Case, Faces Potential Life Sentence

Published February 19, 2026, 17:11
Prince Andrew Arrested in Epstein Case, Faces Potential Life Sentence

Former Prince Andrew has been arrested at Sandringham estate by Thames Valley Police on suspicion of “misconduct in public office.” This arrest marks an unprecedented development for the British royal family. The arrest is linked to allegations that Andrew may have passed sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein during his tenure as a trade envoy. Authorities are also investigating claims of trafficking a woman for a sexual encounter with him. Andrew has already been stripped of his titles and removed from the royal residence at Windsor, and he has vehemently denied any wrongdoing in connection with Epstein. The arrest comes days after his 66th birthday and exacerbates his downfall after years of scandal. In 2022, Andrew reached an out-of-court settlement with Virginia Giuffre regarding allegations of sexual abuse. This case has caused a huge uproar in the British media and has put the reputation of the royal family at risk.