Royal Fall: Former Prince Andrew Arrested on 66th Birthday

What was intended to be a quiet 66th birthday for the disgraced former royal ended abruptly with police raids and a trip to a jail cell. According to Fox News , on Thursday, authorities apprehended Andrew…

Andrew PowellFeb 19, 20264 min read

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Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright confirmed the escalation of the probe.

“Following a thorough assessment, we have now opened an investigation into this allegation of misconduct in public office,” Wright noted.

“It is important that we protect the integrity and objectivity of our investigation as we work with our partners to investigate this alleged offence. We understand the significant public interest in this case, and we will provide updates at the appropriate time,” he added.

King Charles III quickly addressed the detention of his younger brother. He stated that Buckingham Palace made no excuses for the 66-year-old.

“I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office,” the king said. “What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities. In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation. Let me state clearly: the law must take its course.”

“As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all,” he added.

The specter of Virginia Roberts Giuffre, who tragically committed suicide last year, looms heavily over Mountbatten-Windsor’s downfall.

In an extract from her memoir previously published by The Guardian, Giuffre alleged the royal had sex with her knowing she was a 17-year-old minor.

She detailed the chilling instructions given to her by Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell.

“When we get home, you are to do for him what you do for Jeffrey,” Maxwell allegedly told her.

“He was friendly enough, but still entitled – as if he believed having sex with me was his birthright,” Giuffre wrote of Andrew. “The next morning, Maxwell told me: ‘You did well. The prince had fun.’ Epstein would give me $15,000 for servicing the man the tabloids called ‘Randy Andy’,” Giuffre wrote.

For Giuffre’s surviving family, Thursday’s Arrest offered a measure of bittersweet vindication following her tragic death. They released a statement celebrating the development.

“At last. Today, our broken hearts have been lifted at the news that no one is above the law, not even royalty. On behalf of our sister, Virginia Roberts Giuffre, we extend our gratitude to the UK’s Thames Valley Police for their investigation and Arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. He was never a prince. For survivors everywhere, Virginia did this for you.”