Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, was arrested Thursday morning in his home, Wood Farm, in Sandringham. The 66-year-old was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Here’s the police’s full statement.
At least six unmarked Thames Valley Police cars drove onto Wood Farm on Andrew’s 66th birthday this morning. An hour later, cops announced he had been arrested.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. According to the BBC, police have also conducted searches in Norfolk and Berkshire.
Dal Babu, former Metropolitan Police Chief Superintendent, told the BBC that pressure has been “growing and growing” over the last few weeks.
He said that by arresting Andrew, police will be able to “access computer equipment, files, photographs, any other evidence.”
