Andrew’s release by the Thames Valley police came more than 10 hours after his arrest in Norfolk on Thursday.
Andrew Mountbatten, a member of the UK’s royal family who, in his younger days, was seen as a playboy, is no longer in police custody. However, the UK police are not done with their investigation.
Yesterday, 19th February, the police took King Charles’ younger brother, Andrew, with them for interrogation, in what is seen to be an ongoing investigation. Photos showing the former prince at the back of a car on his way home were circulated in the media.
King Charles wants the Law followed.
It is clear that the UK’s law enforcement officers are on the same page as King Charles, who was reported as saying yesterday, “the law must take its course”.
Investigations into Andrew’s Conduct during his friendship with Epstein Continue
Reports indicate that police at the Thames Valley police station want to continue their search of the Royal Lodge, where Andrew lived until early February 2026. The home is part of the Crown Estate, public property held in trust by the monarchy.
Andrew has used the home since leasing it in 2003, and although the lease has not expired, he was forced to leave immediately following a directive from his brother, King Charles. At the time, it was said the King was doing some routine restructuring of the Royal family, and that Mountbatten had been expected to leave by Easter.
However, it was apparent that his relocation had been rushed, coinciding with the US Justice Department’s release of Epstein’s files at the end of January. It is likely the King had received intelligence that there was damning information regarding his brother, Andrew.
Word has it that the former prince may have leaked confidential information to Epstein while serving as the UK’s trade envoy.
The Royal Family Does its Best to Manage its Reputation
In a bid to safeguard the reputation of the Royal family, and by extension, the monarchy, the head tries to distance the family from any individual involved in a scandal.
That is why Queen Elizabeth relieved his son, Andrew, of his royal duties before she died. At the time, his name had come up in the Epstein scandal, with published pictures seeming to lend credibility to the accusations.
It is also the reason King Charles stripped Mountbatten of the title, Prince,
and later asked him to leave the Royal Lodge. The Sandringham estate, where the disgraced royal is staying, belongs to King Charles, and Andrew could soon be relocating.