02/19/2026
BREAKING: Prince Andrew Arrested in Epstein-Related Investigation
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, has been arrested by UK police on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Authorities confirmed he was taken into custody on February 19, 2026, and that searches were conducted at properties connected to him. 
The investigation centers on allegations that he may have shared confidential government information with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as the United Kingdom’s trade envoy. Police say the arrest follows a formal review of newly released documents and complaints tied to Epstein’s network. 
This marks a major escalation in one of the most closely watched international investigations linked to Epstein. Law enforcement officials emphasized that the case is ongoing and that arrest does not mean conviction.
For years, questions surrounded Andrew’s relationship with Epstein. Now, for the first time, those questions have led to an arrest and a formal criminal investigation.