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nicepotoftea · 19/02/2026 14:29

PinkNeonSign · 19/02/2026 13:59

Won’t it cost bazillions to protect him though? Although that said, it probably does anyway.

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Maybe it would cost less as it is already a high security building?

If it were a 'nice' prison would it be worse than boarding school in the 70's?

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Happyjoe · 19/02/2026 14:29

Daysgo · 19/02/2026 14:28

I'm glad that Andrew faces some embarrassment and discomfort even if, as I think, it'll go no where. But fact remains, this govt could move to deport criminals, found guilty of raping children , etc... I dont think it'll happen tho. It'll also go no where. Labour, protectors of the working class...
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Can we keep the anti-immigrant nonsense out of one subject today please?

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Daysgo · 19/02/2026 14:28

I'm glad that Andrew faces some embarrassment and discomfort even if, as I think, it'll go no where. But fact remains, this govt could move to deport criminals, found guilty of raping children , etc... I dont think it'll happen tho. It'll also go no where. Labour, protectors of the working class...
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ShakyBake · 19/02/2026 14:27

I THINK I'VE JUST SPOTTED SARAH FERGUSON

Please do not share this and keep it confidential but Sarah Ferguson has not publicly been seen since 25 September 2025. But this morning I'm 90% she was in front of me in Greggs on services M4, she bought the bacon bap meal deal and a cup of tea (she actually asked for a pot of tea but they do not offer this). When it was my turn to be served the lady on counter said 'was that who I think it was'

Allseeingallknowing · 19/02/2026 14:27

TheKittenswithMittens · 19/02/2026 13:42

If he goes down, he will have to be on the special wing for his protection.

Can hardly moan about the security!

Locutus2000 · 19/02/2026 14:27

Thestarsmayalign · 19/02/2026 14:20

JustAnotherWhinger · Today 12:31
The BBC have just said that Buckingham palace and the King were not told in advance about Andrew’s arrest, which is interesting.

Of course they could nt be told . He would have had time to react otherwise.
Its like when I worked in child protection- you absolutely do nothing in certain situations - so as not to affect evidence for the police etc .
its absolutely vital they were not told , not should they be .

I was thinking how convenient it was that Andrew just massively downsized and presumably dumped lots of stuff.

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Happyjoe · 19/02/2026 14:26

Allseeingallknowing · 19/02/2026 14:25

Good idea to give him an Escape room experience on his Birthday!

Ok, this is up there with one of my fav comments today! Wicked, thanks!

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Happyjoe · 19/02/2026 14:26

researchers3 · 19/02/2026 14:18

I don't think it was Epstein that did the 'Epstein'!

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Kinda my point!! :-)

Edited - too late for a Paris tunnel!

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Andouillette · 19/02/2026 14:25

researchers3 · 19/02/2026 14:16

Can you post a link to this please? I've not heard about this case. Thank you.

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I posted about it earlier. It is a particularly weak conspiracy theory with no actual evidence at all. Young woman went missing at a time when TAFKP was no where near Sandringham (at Balmoral). Her body was found on the Sandringham estate months later. Police had two suspects local to the area she went missing but could not find enough evidence to charge.
The Sandringham estate is vast and crossed by several public roads. The poor victim had been dumped over a mile from Sandringham House on a remote part of the estate with open access to the public.

Allseeingallknowing · 19/02/2026 14:25

Good idea to give him an Escape room experience on his Birthday!

OneAdeptBiscuit · 19/02/2026 14:25

Oh! The grand ex-Duke of York. He had 12 million quid. He gave it to someone he'd "never met" for something he "never did"

Daysgo · 19/02/2026 14:24

As an Irish observer I think it's a pretty desperate " look voters, we are not supporting paedophiles". Perhaps more convincing if they had already , or will, deport the gangs , and their supportive families, who raped young , vulnerable, english girls but...

Honestly85 · 19/02/2026 14:23

My worry is that a big thing is made of him being arrested and it looks like he's being punished for any potential crimes... But there has been enough time/forewarning for any evidence to be gotten rid of to convict him properly. We really need some justice done and anyone who surrounded him that new what was going on.

DuncinToffee · 19/02/2026 14:22

Livingthebestlife · 19/02/2026 13:51

Poor Virginia, never got to see this day.

Her family has release this statement

At last.

Today, our broken hearts have been lifted at the news that no one is above the law, not even royalty.

On behalf of our sister, Virginia Roberts Giuffre, we extend our gratitude to the UK's Thames Valley Police for their investigation and arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

He was never a prince.

For survivors everywhere, Virginia did this for you.

Sky and Amanda Roberts
Danny and Lanette Wilson

Thestarsmayalign · 19/02/2026 14:20

JustAnotherWhinger · Today 12:31
The BBC have just said that Buckingham palace and the King were not told in advance about Andrew’s arrest, which is interesting.

Of course they could nt be told . He would have had time to react otherwise.
Its like when I worked in child protection- you absolutely do nothing in certain situations - so as not to affect evidence for the police etc .
its absolutely vital they were not told , not should they be .

researchers3 · 19/02/2026 14:18

Happyjoe · 19/02/2026 14:04

Perhaps he'll do an 'Epstein' while in prison?

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I don't think it was Epstein that did the 'Epstein'!

FeetupTvon · 19/02/2026 14:17

Hopefully the first of many.

researchers3 · 19/02/2026 14:16

Muffinmam · 19/02/2026 10:28

Finally!!!

Police also need to reopen the murder investigation of the Latvian woman whose body was found near Andrew’s house.

Andrew is an evil POS.

If only Virginia Andrews Guiffre were still here to see. Her children should be so proud of her.

Can you post a link to this please? I've not heard about this case. Thank you.

Nolongera · 19/02/2026 14:12

Instructions · 19/02/2026 10:37

Thoughts for his poor bastard solicitor who will be begging him to shut the fuck up and stop answering the questions at interview 😂

I hope it is a very busy custody suite and that he has to spend a long time waiting in a cell that still stinks of the previous occupant's piss

He is daft enough to think he can talk his way out of it.

Allseeingallknowing · 19/02/2026 14:12

Makes you wonder what other dark secrets have been hidden over the years!

Allseeingallknowing · 19/02/2026 14:10

30000days · 19/02/2026 14:09

Plenty of staff around to “look after” him, as well, and a house with many, many bedrooms. He should be delighted.

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All that’s missing is his collection of teddies!

30000days · 19/02/2026 14:09

Wendywooooo · 19/02/2026 12:11

This could all work out nicely for him, he'll still get to live rent free in a big house owned by his brother

Plenty of staff around to “look after” him, as well, and a house with many, many bedrooms. He should be delighted.

Zebedee999 · 19/02/2026 14:06

HoskinsChoice · 19/02/2026 13:59

Not sure she would be that bothered about him passing a few business deals on! If they ever find some evidence of wrongdoing in relation to sex trafficking so they can arrest him for that she might be happier.

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Spot on. He acted in a very seedy manner (understatement!) but not illegal UNLESS he knew/involved with actual trafficing.
It seems a slam dunk for the shady business delaings though so I expect he will see prison time.

simpsonthecat · 19/02/2026 14:06

HoskinsChoice · 19/02/2026 13:41

And you know this how?

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Reading about their activities

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Happyjoe · 19/02/2026 14:05

PaperTyger · 19/02/2026 13:48

@BeRoseViewer wow I wonder if having sex with a trafficked girl should be classified as rape ?

Flipping well should be imo. It's hardly free will.

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