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Andrew Mountbatton Windsor arrested

29 replies

smallglassbottle · 19/02/2026 10:09

Times Radio have just reported he's been arrested for misconduct in public office.

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SarahWoodWould · 19/02/2026 10:09

BBC just reported it too.

CoolDipCanineLover · 19/02/2026 10:12

Police statement in full
We can now bring you a statement from Thames Valley Police.
It says: "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.
"The man remains in police custody at this time.
"We will not be naming the arrested man, as per national guidance. Please also remember that this case is now active so care should be taken with any publication to avoid being in contempt of court.
Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright added: "Following a thorough assessment, we have now opened an investigation into this allegation of misconduct in public office.
"It is important that we protect the integrity and objectivity of our investigation as we work with our partners to investigate this alleged offence.
"We understand the significant public interest in this case, and we will provide updates at the appropriate time."

Tigermammy71 · 19/02/2026 10:14

Fantastic 😊 Happy birthday you piece of shit 🤮

IsItThoughh · 19/02/2026 10:14

Tigermammy71 · 19/02/2026 10:14

Fantastic 😊 Happy birthday you piece of shit 🤮

Indeed

EdwinStarrTheBackStreetsNSoul · 19/02/2026 10:18

It's you're birthday,it's you're birthday
Happy fucking birthday
From all us minions🤣🤣🥰

Chatterlyssecret · 19/02/2026 10:26

A very sad state of affairs when what he should have been was a good role model for the country.
Both he & Fergie are a disgrace.

Playingvideogames · 19/02/2026 10:42

Tigermammy71 · 19/02/2026 10:14

Fantastic 😊 Happy birthday you piece of shit 🤮

This!!!!

DevilsFoot · 19/02/2026 10:45

This has made my day. I bloody hope he gets sent down. Dirty entitled scumbag

Anonymousemouses · 19/02/2026 10:53

It's a shame that Virginia Giuffre isn't alive to see this, nor his fall from grace and stripping of his titles.

madaboutpurple · 19/02/2026 11:04

I am wondering where he will be serving his prison sentence.

Olderandwiserpossibly · 19/02/2026 11:06

I wonder if he will be allowed his personal security guards in prison?

SalmonOnFinnCrisp · 19/02/2026 11:06

Tigermammy71 · 19/02/2026 10:14

Fantastic 😊 Happy birthday you piece of shit 🤮

Worth another repost.

He's probably too thick to understand what this means and is sat in his cell waiting for some fucker to come bail him out

NO ONE IS COMING ANDREW!!!

You're an odious toad!

hby9628 · 19/02/2026 11:08

I was pleased to see this however I think he will get away with it. They always do. I feel like it’s for show. Maybe I’m getting cynical in my old age but I really hope he gets what he deserves.

PrincessOfPreschool · 19/02/2026 11:12

I may be being cynical but I think he's just a scapegoat for all the other odious toads getting away with it (here's looking at you, Trump). I suppose one is better than none, but it's just a token.

WaryCrow · 19/02/2026 11:13

Good.

But I rather suspect he is the scapegoat thrown out by an anachronistic system which has no validity for the huge amount of wealth they hoover up out of the system each year.

Paid any taxes yet, ‘King’? Still charging the NHS?

Justgivemehotchocolate · 19/02/2026 11:21

This is good news but like others I fear he will just be the scapegoat and get off with a slap on the wrist or a nice ankle bracelet and confined to his comfy home.

Police are searching properties but unless he is stupid beyond belief he will have got rid of any evidence long before now.

Although hopefully its got a few more scumbags shitting themselves abit

WizardLizard86 · 19/02/2026 11:26

Justgivemehotchocolate · 19/02/2026 11:21

This is good news but like others I fear he will just be the scapegoat and get off with a slap on the wrist or a nice ankle bracelet and confined to his comfy home.

Police are searching properties but unless he is stupid beyond belief he will have got rid of any evidence long before now.

Although hopefully its got a few more scumbags shitting themselves abit

I feel like he is fairly stupid (or at least blinded by arrogance which amounts to the same in many cases) but I do think his aides may have destroyed anything incriminating on his behalf by this point.

whereisitnow · 19/02/2026 12:03

I would be very surprised if this goes anywhere, I really would. Why was the Daily Mail conveniently present (admittedly at a distance).

Playingvideogames · 19/02/2026 12:07

And RIP Virginia - I’m sad she isn’t here to see this.

PaperTyger · 19/02/2026 12:09

They took their time though didn't they
Will any evidence be left ??

Playingvideogames · 19/02/2026 12:39

PaperTyger · 19/02/2026 12:09

They took their time though didn't they
Will any evidence be left ??

These things take ages because they have to be done properly. The sheer volume of material, consulting probably very niche and rarely used parts of the law, expert advice. The trade off for a proper justice system is that you can’t rush these things, you have to be patient.

whereisitnow · 19/02/2026 13:00

PaperTyger · 19/02/2026 12:09

They took their time though didn't they
Will any evidence be left ??

I doubt it, don’t you? Looking at the news, I can’t help feeling it’s all a bit performative.

Vera87 · 19/02/2026 13:05

About fucking time.

Allseeingallknowing · 19/02/2026 13:07

But he hasn’t been charged with other crimes-yet