British Royals

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested - what happens next and when will he be free to return home?

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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 Valley Police confirmed the arrest and said searches were also being carried out at an address in Berkshire. Legal…
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What is misconduct in public office, and what is the sentence if convicted?

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19th February 2026
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The former prince was detained at Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate on Thursday morning. He has not been charged and has previously denied wrongdoing. Misconduct in public office is a common law offence triable in the Crown Court and carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. Legal…
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Royal News

Buckingham Palace did NOT receive advanced warning of Andrew’s arrest

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19th February 2026
The arrest of the King’s brother at a private residence on the Sandringham estate was carried out without prior notification to Buckingham Palace. Shortly after eight o’clock on Thursday morning, six unmarked vehicles and a number of plain-clothes officers from Thames Valley Police arrived at Wood Farm, where Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor had taken up residence only weeks ago. By…
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British Royals

Princess Anne left stunned as thousands give her a standing ovation in Italy

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7th February 2026
The Princess Royal received an unexpected standing ovation from rugby supporters in Rome after stadium cameras cut to the Princess Royal during a stoppage in Scotland’s Six Nations clash with Italy, a moment that quickly went viral on social media. Footage circulating online shows the 75-year-old royal smiling politely in the stands as a roar of applause swept through the Stadio Olimpico…
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