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February 19, 2026
Corruption
News
UK

Ex-Prince Andrew ARRESTED Over Epstein Scandal.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, was arrested by British police in connection with revelations in the Jeffrey Epstein files released by the U.S. government.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Thames Valley Police, and the late Jeffrey Epstein.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Arrest occurred on Thursday, his 66th birthday, in the United Kingdom.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Following a thorough assessment, we have now opened an investigation into this allegation of misconduct in public office.” – Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright

🎯IMPACT: Mountbatten-Windsor could face life imprisonment if convicted.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, previously Prince Andrew, was arrested by Thames Valley Police on Thursday—his 66th birthday. The arrest relates to his ties to deceased pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.

The ex-prince, whose royal titles were stripped by King Charles III last year, is suspected of misconduct in public office. Officers have carried out searches at properties in Berkshire and Norfolk.

The case centres on claims that Mountbatten-Windsor passed confidential trade documents to Epstein. An email from the Epstein files, released by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), indicates he forwarded official trade reports on Hong Kong, Singapore, and Vietnam to Epstein.

Virginia Giuffre, an Epstein accuser who died last year, had previously accused Mountbatten-Windsor of sexually abusing her when she was 17. Her family welcomed the arrest, saying, “Today, our broken hearts have been lifted at the news that no one is above the law, not even royalty.”

King Charles III has called for a fair investigation, stressing, “Let me state clearly: the law must take its course.”

The release of the Epstein files has also put pressure on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Britain’s governing Labour Party, with Labour grandee Lord Peter Mandelson, whom Starmer appointed as ambassador to the U.S., also accused of passing confidential information to Epstein.

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February 10, 2026
Bonkers Britain
News

King Charles III ‘Ready to Support’ Police Investigating Brother Andrew’s Dealings With Epstein.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: British police are assessing claims that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, shared confidential reports with deceased pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Jeffrey Epstein, King Charles III, the Prince and Princess of Wales, and Thames Valley Police.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The investigation was reignited following the recent release of documents by U.S. authorities, with public scrutiny intensifying during King Charles III’s visit to Lancashire.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The King has made clear, in words and through unprecedented actions, his profound concern at allegations which continue to come to light in respect of Mr Mountbatten-Windsor’s conduct.” – Buckingham Palace spokesman.

🎯IMPACT: The scandal has brought renewed scrutiny on the monarchy and Westminster, with public protests and police investigations into related claims.

IN FULL

England’s Thames Valley Police are investigating claims that Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor, one of the younger brothers of King Charles III and the former Duke of York, shared confidential trade envoy documents with deceased pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. The allegations follow the release of emails by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) suggesting Andrew may have provided sensitive official reports to Epstein, raising concerns about potential breaches of confidentiality.

Buckingham Palace has issued a statement, saying, “The King has made clear, in words and through unprecedented actions, his profound concern at allegations which continue to come to light in respect of Mr Mountbatten‑Windsor’s conduct. While the specific claims in question are for Mr Mountbatten‑Windsor to address, if we are approached by Thames Valley Police we stand ready to support them as you would expect.”

During a recent visit to a railway station in Lancashire, King Charles III was confronted by a member of the public who shouted, “How long have you known about Andrew and Epstein?” The King did not answer, and the crowd reacted with boos.

Recent DOJ disclosures concerning Epstein include emails suggesting that Andrew contacted Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s convicted associate, in 2001, asking if she had found him “some new inappropriate friends.” These messages have fueled scrutiny of his long-standing ties to Epstein and Maxwell.

In November 2025, Andrew was officially stripped of his royal titles and the style of “His Royal Highness” by King Charles, who is 77 and currently battling cancer. Andrew has also been evicted from the Royal Lodge and told to find private accommodation.

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December 23, 2025
News
UK

Former Prince Andrew Scrutinized Over ‘Inappropriate Friends’ Email to Ghislaine Maxwell.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: An email purportedly from Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, referencing “inappropriate friends” has surfaced in the latest release of Jeffrey Epstein files by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Ghislaine Maxwell, Virginia Giuffre, and deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The email, dated August 2001, reportedly originated from Balmoral, Scotland, during one of the Royal Family’s summer retreats. The DOJ released it at the end of December along with thousands of pages of Epstein materials.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I am up here at Balmoral Summer Camp for the Royal Family… Have you found me some new inappropriate friends?” – Email attributed to “A xxx.”

🎯IMPACT: The release adds further scrutiny to Andrew’s connections with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

IN FULL

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, is facing renewed scrutiny following the release of an email referring to “inappropriate friends” that emerged in the latest batch of Jeffrey Epstein files made public by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).

The email was sent in August 2001 from the address “abx17@dial.pipex.com” to Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s longtime associate and accomplice. It was signed “A xxx” and included the line: “I am up here at Balmoral Summer Camp for the Royal Family.” The British royals traditionally spend part of August at Balmoral, their private estate in Scotland. Media reports have not been able to confirm that the email address belonged to Andrew, however.

The message continued: “How’s LA? Have you found me some new inappropriate friends? Let me know when you are coming over as I am free from 25th August until 2nd Sept and want to go somewhere hot and sunny with some fun people before having to put my nose firmly to the grindstone for the Fall.” It ended: “Any ideas gratefully received! See ya A xxx.”

Maxwell’s reported reply read: “So sorry to disappoint you, however the truth must be told. I have only been able to find appropriate friends.” She signed off: “Kisses Gx.”

The email’s release has added to the longstanding controversy surrounding Andrew’s relationship with Epstein and Maxwell. Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre accused Andrew of raping her when she was a teenager, allegations he has consistently denied. Giuffre stated in court filings, media interviews, and her memoir Nobody’s Girl that Epstein and Maxwell trafficked her to London, New York, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, where she said she was made to have sex with Andrew over several months beginning in March 2001. She said she feared death if she refused. Andrew settled Giuffre’s New York civil lawsuit in 2022 while denying liability.

In recent years, Andrew’s public role has continued to diminish. In December 2024, he withdrew from a Royal Family pre-Christmas lunch amid controversy linked to an alleged spy scandal, a move widely seen as an effort to limit further damage to the monarchy. In recent weeks, King Charles III formally stripped his younger brother of his royal titles and honors, and he began using the name Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, citing the need to step back from royal life while reiterating his denial of all allegations.

Image via Royal Navy Media Archive.

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November 6, 2025
News
UK

King Charles Officially Strips Andrew of Titles.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: King Charles formally stripped his brother Andrew Mountbatten Windsor of his titles and HRH (His Royal Highness) status through a rare Letters Patent.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: King Charles, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, deceased Jeffrey Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre, and the Royal Family.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Announced on November 6, 2025, with the Letters Patent dated November 3, 2025, in the United Kingdom.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Andrew Mountbatten Windsor shall no longer be entitled to hold and enjoy the style, title or attribute of ‘Royal Highness’ and the titular dignity of ‘Prince’.” – The Crown Office

🎯IMPACT: Andrew has been officially removed from royal duties and will live on a private property; the Royal Family website has erased references to him.

IN FULL

Britain’s King Charles III has officially removed the titles of his younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, marking a historic and rare royal action. A Letters Patent dated November 3, 2025, and published by the Crown Office in The Gazette, states “Andrew Mountbatten Windsor shall no longer be entitled to hold and enjoy the style, title or attribute of ‘Royal Highness’ and the titular dignity of ‘Prince.’

The document follows months of growing pressure on the King to address ongoing controversies surrounding Andrew’s connections with deceased child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and allegations made by deceased Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre.

Buckingham Palace said the decision was “necessary” to protect the integrity of the monarchy after renewed public scrutiny sparked by Giuffre’s posthumous memoir earlier this year. The book, released following her death, refocused global attention on the allegations she made against Andrew, which he continues to deny.

Although he reached a £12 million settlement with Giuffre in 2022, the now-former Duke of York has repeatedly insisted he “never met” her. Giuffre’s family described her as “an ordinary American girl” whose “truth and extraordinary courage” had “brought down a British prince.”

The King’s action coincides with Buckingham Palace’s announcement that Andrew, now 65, will vacate the 30-room Royal Lodge at Windsor Castle and move to a smaller residence on Charles’s Sandringham estate in Norfolk. The move signals a further step back from public life for the disgraced ex-royal, who has already withdrawn from official duties.

In a statement issued in mid-October, Andrew said he had decided to renounce his remaining royal titles and honours “after discussion with The King, and my immediate and wider family.” He added: “We have concluded the continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the Royal Family. I have decided, as I always have, to put my duty to my family and country first.” He also reiterated his denial of the accusations, stating, “I vigorously deny the allegations against me.”

Andrew’s ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, reportedly blames herself for the scandal and is said to be considering leaving Britain, with one source claiming she is “more on edge” than Andrew as invitations and opportunities have “dried up overnight.” His daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, will retain their HRH titles, but their father’s downfall could still affect their public standing and income.

Despite losing his titles, Andrew will retain his military service medals, including those earned during the Falklands War, which veterans have defended as legitimately won. The latest developments follow a series of scandals in recent years, including Andrew’s withdrawal from a 2024 royal Christmas event amid a separate controversy linked to alleged Chinese espionage ties.

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