Britain’s ex-prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, King Charles’ younger brother, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
UK police confirmed on Thursday that a man in his sixties had been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, adding that they would not be naming the man “as per national guidance”.
Local media said six unmarked police cars and around eight plain clothed officers arrived at Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, eastern England, where the king’s brother now lives.
BBC TV reported earlier that the suspicions of misconduct involved allegations Mountbatten-Windsor – aged 66 – sent confidential government documents to Jeffrey Epstein.
Thames Valley Police said earlier this month officers were considering allegations that the disgraced former prince had passed documents to the late sex offender, according to files recently released by the US government.
Mountbatten-Windsor, the second son of the late Queen Elizabeth, has always denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein, and said he regrets their friendship but has not responded to requests for comment since the latest release of documents.