The monarchy was plunged into fresh turmoil today after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested and taken into police custody following an early morning raid on his new home at Sandringham. Thames Valley Police confirmed they had detained the eighth in line to the throne on suspicion of misconduct in public office, after officers descended on Wood Farm shortly after 8am. But what do you think - can the monarchy survive this crisis? Vote here in the Daily Mail's latest poll:In our last poll, Mail readers were asked: 'Should primary school children be allowed to change their gender?' Out of almost 22,000 votes, 98 per cent of you said 'no' and 2 per cent said 'yes'.

Source: Daily Mail February 19, 2026 16:33 UTC