Cheltenham Racecourse has announced that
its celebrated Hunters’ Chase at the Festival will be renamed in
honour of Princess Anne marking a tribute to one of Britain’s most
accomplished equestrians. From 2026, the race – long known
affectionately as the “Amateurs’ Gold Cup” – will be run as the
Princess Royal Challenge Cup Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase. Staged
over the…
The Princess Royal was forced to cancel a
planned visit to a North East hospital on Thursday after adverse
weather conditions prevented her helicopter from flying, Buckingham
Palace has said. Princess Anne had been due to travel to
Middlesbrough in her capacity as Patron…
US President Donald Trump has commented
on the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, describing the
situation as “very sad.” Speaking to reporters on board Air Force
One, Mr Trump said: “I think it’s a shame. I think it’s very sad. I
think it’s so…
Police conclude their search of Sandringham, but their presence at Royal Lodge continues
19th February 2026
Thames Valley Police have confirmed that
searches at Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate, the temporary
Norfolk home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, have concluded.
Meanwhile, searches at Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home of 18
years, Royal Lodge in Windsor, continue. The former Prince Andrew,
66, was arrested on Thursday morning on suspicion of misconduct in
public office. He has…
Thames Valley Police – the force
investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor – have released an update
following his release from custody. The former Prince spent 11
hours at Aylsham Police Station after being arrested on Thursday
morning. He has been released…
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released after 11 hours in police custody
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…
From today, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is eligible for a free bus pass and £7,000-a-year state pension
19th February 2026
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor becomes
eligible this week for a free bus pass and for a state pension,
having reached the age of 66. On the day he was arrested on
suspicion of misconduct in a public office, the former Prince
Andrew also marked his 66th birthday. In England, a person is
eligible for a free older person’s bus pass when the State
Pension age is reached. In addition…
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested - what happens next and when will he be free to return home?
19th February 2026
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested
on Thursday morning on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He
has not been charged and has consistently denied wrongdoing. The
66-year-old was detained at around 8am at Wood Farm on the
Sandringham estate in Norfolk. Thames…
The King declines to answer questions about the arrest of his brother
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…
The King greeted by cheers as he continues busy diary of engagements amidst Andrew's arrest
19th February 2026
The King pressed ahead with a scheduled
public appearance in central London on Thursday afternoon, just
hours after his younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was
arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Arriving at
the engagement shortly after 3pm, the King was greeted by a mixture
of cheers and shouted questions relating to the morning’s
developments. Smiling as he shook…
