British Royals

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released after 11 hours in police custody

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19th February 2026
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been released from police custody following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The 66-year-old former prince was arrested at 8am on Thursday morning and spent 11 hours in custody. It is unclear whether Mountbatten-Windsor has been released on police bail or if he has been released under investigation. The investigations continue. The…
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The King declines to answer questions about the arrest of his brother

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19th February 2026
The King declined to answer questions about the arrest of his brother as he carried out a scheduled engagement marking the start of London Fashion Week on Thursday afternoon. As he arrived at the central London venue, reporters asked whether he had any reaction to the detention earlier in the day of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The King did not respond…
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Princess Anne presses ahead with visit to Prison amongst Andrew turmoil

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19th February 2026
The Princess Royal is visiting His Majesty’s Prison Leeds in her capacity as Patron of the Butler Trust, pursuing an itinerary settled long before events elsewhere placed the Royal Family under the most intense and unexpected scrutiny. Her presence in the West Yorkshire prison – intended to recognise and encourage excellence among those who work in the United Kingdom’s penal system…
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Sandringham forced to close after rare warning issued

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16th February 2026
A sudden burst of wintry weather forced the closure of the King’s Norfolk retreat on Sunday afternoon, as snow and sleet swept across the flatlands surrounding the royal estate, catching visitors off guard after a bright and calm weekend. The sprawling grounds of the Sandringham Estate were shut as icy conditions took hold, following the issuing of a yellow weather warning by the Met Office.
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