An unmarked car at the home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on Thursday morning in Sandringham, Norfolk, England. Let me state clearly: the law must take its course.”Nearly 12 hours after his arrest, Thames Valley Police said: “On Thursday we arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Thames Valley Police last week said it was assessing evidence to decide whether to launch a full investigation into Mountbatten-Windsor for misconduct in public office following revelations over his conduct while in the role. London’s Metropolitan Police visited two properties associated with former cabinet minister Peter Mandelson this month as part of an investigation over potential misconduct in public office. Smith reported Mountbatten-Windsor to police over possible misconduct in public office this month.

Source: The Irish Times February 19, 2026 22:15 UTC