Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office after police visited his new home on the Sandringham estate this morning. The former Duke of York has been taken into custody while officers search properties in Norfolk and Berkshire - his former home at Royal Lodge. King Charles said the 'law must take its course' in his first public remarks reacting to the arrest with his statement supported by the Prince and Princess of Wales. While it's understood the Royal Family were given no advance warning of Andrew's arrest, police did brief the Home Office before visiting Sandringham, the Daily Mail has revealed. Follow the latest updates below

Source: Daily Mail February 19, 2026 16:37 UTC