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Former Prince Andrew under investigation

DW reporters

February 20, 2026

The former prince was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over allegations he sent confidential government documents to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Andrew Mountbatten Windsor leaves Aylsham Police Station, hunched down in the back of a vehicle with two other men visible — Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was released hours after being taken into police custodyImage: Phil Noble/REUTERS

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