British Royals

Police conclude their search of Sandringham, but their presence at Royal Lodge continues

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

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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How long can police hold Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor following his arrest?

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is currently in police custody following his arrest earlier today. He was detained by officers from Thames Valley Police who arrived at his home on the Sandringham estate just after 8am. Police can hold him for 24 hours meaning that the former prince could spend a night in a prison cell. Thames Valley Police have confirmed that they detained a man in his…
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Sandringham forced to close after rare warning issued

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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