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Aiming4Optimistic · 19/02/2026 11:06

I think misconduct as a trade envoy is a serious allegation and more than just a useful way to prosecute a person when they cannot be arrested for anything else.
If he did give away Britain's private information, when he was in a position of trust, that is a big deal.

HoskinsChoice · 19/02/2026 11:05

Muffinmam · 19/02/2026 10:44

The UK is NOT leading the way. European nations started arresting the men who whose identities were in the Epstein files.

This is too little - too late.

Andrew should have been charged with SA. He wasn’t.

The Police also need to investigate the murder of the Latvian woman whose body was found near Andrew’s mansion years ago.

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I don't think you understand what is going on here.

Firstly, if there was evidence of SA, then they would arrest him. There is nothing in the public domain that suggests he is guilty of SA in the UK (Paying for sex is legal and commonplace in the UK. There has never been any suggestion of underage sex in the UK).

Secondly, he has been arrested for business dealings. This is not related to SA.

KatyaKanani · 19/02/2026 11:05

UncannyFanny · 19/02/2026 11:04

Personally I can’t see someone who has lied and lied and lied suddenly deciding to tell the truth now. He will either refuse to answer any questions or just lie and lie and lie some more. Just like he did on his BBC interview.

Perhaps, even he can see what's happening now? We can only hope.

simpsonthecat · 19/02/2026 11:05

KatyaKanani · 19/02/2026 11:02

We have no idea.
I think that if unsubstantied claims get repeated as fact, it can undermine the whole thing.
I'm glad he's been arrested and I hope he faces justice.

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OK. I'll call it £5million just for you!

It is obvious it was a huge amount and it's obvious QE2 contributed or paid it all. And me saying that doesn't undermine a single thing.

If you want no figures talked about or QE2 paying it, there are probably 500 news reports on this, you might need to contact them!

UncannyFanny · 19/02/2026 11:04

Personally I can’t see someone who has lied and lied and lied suddenly deciding to tell the truth now. He will either refuse to answer any questions or just lie and lie and lie some more. Just like he did on his BBC interview.

KatyaKanani · 19/02/2026 11:04

randomchap · 19/02/2026 11:04

Capone was jailed for tax evasion as that could be proven. His racketeering, violence, and murders all went unpunished.

I think that's a good point.
At least there's action against AMW.

LakieLady · 19/02/2026 11:04

Lottapianos · 19/02/2026 10:25

I hope you're wrong, but I get it. My own first reaction after 'Hurray!' was 'PLEASE don't cock this up'

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Same here. I just hope that all the paperwork's in order.

I wonder if they had to get a warrant and, if so, who authorised it?

My knowledge may be out of date, but they used to have be authorised by a magistrate or judge.

randomchap · 19/02/2026 11:04

Capone was jailed for tax evasion as that could be proven. His racketeering, violence, and murders all went unpunished.

KatyaKanani · 19/02/2026 11:04

simpsonthecat · 19/02/2026 11:03

Exactly!

I can only presume some posters cannot bear to think QE2 bears any responsibility in this.

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Or perhaps just like verified facts rather than conspiracy theories, which don't help.

FrothyCothy · 19/02/2026 11:03

I’d not seen any coverage of arrests elsewhere - think I saw a report of someone in the Middle East resigning because they are named in the files

KatyaKanani · 19/02/2026 11:03

LeedsLoiner · 19/02/2026 11:02

Well where else did it come from then ?

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We don't know if there was any payment.

simpsonthecat · 19/02/2026 11:03

LeedsLoiner · 19/02/2026 11:02

Well where else did it come from then ?

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Exactly!

I can only presume some posters cannot bear to think QE2 bears any responsibility in this.

treeowl · 19/02/2026 11:02

LeedsLoiner · 19/02/2026 11:02

Well where else did it come from then ?

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@TheignTs mum I think!

KatyaKanani · 19/02/2026 11:02

simpsonthecat · 19/02/2026 11:00

Of course there is no paperwork to show this, but how much do you think she was given by our Royal Family.
£500? More?

It was in the millions. It doesn't matter if it was £5million or £12 million. Do you think he had millions lying around? No. It was enough to make her go away so that QE2 could have a platinum jubilee with what he has done as history

Well... it's all come back to bite them on the arse hasn't it....

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We have no idea.
I think that if unsubstantied claims get repeated as fact, it can undermine the whole thing.
I'm glad he's been arrested and I hope he faces justice.

treeowl · 19/02/2026 11:02

Of course there is no paperwork to show this, but how much do you think she was given by our Royal Family.£500? More?

Presumbly Virginia don’t actually settle as there was no evidence 🤷🏻‍♀️

LeedsLoiner · 19/02/2026 11:02

KatyaKanani · 19/02/2026 10:52

There is no evidence that she gave him money for this pay off, and certainly no evidence for the sum of £12m.

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Well where else did it come from then ?

Aiming4Optimistic · 19/02/2026 11:01

@InterestedDad37I think it's a reference to people watching executions for entertainment during the French Revolution. Tumbril is the cart that carried prisoners to the guillotine.

GrooveArmada · 19/02/2026 11:01

sittingonabeach · 19/02/2026 10:56

Many people are mistaken if they think this is anything to do with trafficked girls/women

I don't think people are mistaken.

We are women. We know there will be no justice for those girls, now women.

We're just happy to see his downfall, regardless of the reasons.

KatyaKanani · 19/02/2026 11:01

treeowl · 19/02/2026 10:59

That’s not relevant because the fact is we don’t know…

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Exactly. It's an oft repeated claim, which I've not found any evidence of.
No-one knows who paid VG or how much.
It didn't help the poor woman in the end, whether money was paid or not.

YourAmplePlumPoster · 19/02/2026 11:00

InterestedDad37 · 19/02/2026 10:57

(side question: what's the 'knitting by the tumbrils' reference about? : like getting the popcorn out, I get that, but knitting... tumbrils - I'm intrigued 🙂)

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It's a reference to the French Revolution. The aristos were transported to the guillotine in carts called tumbrils and peasant women sat by the guillotine with their knitting. Happy to oblige.

simpsonthecat · 19/02/2026 11:00

KatyaKanani · 19/02/2026 10:52

There is no evidence that she gave him money for this pay off, and certainly no evidence for the sum of £12m.

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Of course there is no paperwork to show this, but how much do you think she was given by our Royal Family.
£500? More?

It was in the millions. It doesn't matter if it was £5million or £12 million. Do you think he had millions lying around? No. It was enough to make her go away so that QE2 could have a platinum jubilee with what he has done as history

Well... it's all come back to bite them on the arse hasn't it....

persephonia · 19/02/2026 11:00

17to35 · 19/02/2026 10:24

This has nothing to do with his sexual antics. This is his behaviour as a trade envoy.

I would love to see Andrew held responsible for his alleged sexual misconduct also. However, that will be harder for the UK to prove or it is outside of the UKs jurisdiction. Especially if the US isn't cooperating or sharing everything.
Misconduct in a public office is likely much easier to prove. Plus it has some overlap with the sexual stuff. Best case scenario, the investigation turns up more details on the sexual stuff as well. Worst case scenario he is investigated for the corruption/misconduct in a public office which is also a serious crime and carries a potentially hefty sentence.

TheignT · 19/02/2026 10:59

treeowl · 19/02/2026 10:54

There is no evidence that she gave him money for this pay off, and certainly no evidence for the sum of £12m

Is there evidence she didn’t?

Is there any evidence you didn't?

treeowl · 19/02/2026 10:59

KatyaKanani · 19/02/2026 10:58

That's not how you look for evidence 😂😂

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That’s not relevant because the fact is we don’t know…

KatyaKanani · 19/02/2026 10:58

InterestedDad37 · 19/02/2026 10:57

(side question: what's the 'knitting by the tumbrils' reference about? : like getting the popcorn out, I get that, but knitting... tumbrils - I'm intrigued 🙂)

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Mme Defarge, A Tale of Two Cities. She sat knitting while watching the carts bringing people to the guillotine.

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