7.54pm: Thames Valley Police has released an update stating that the arrested man has now been 'released under investigation'. "We can also confirm that our searches in Norfolk have now concluded," the force added in its statement on social media. The King has said ‘the law must take its course’ following the news that his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Following the arrest, King Charles said in a statement: “I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office. Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said: “Following a thorough assessment, we have now opened an investigation into this allegation of misconduct in public office.

Source: Express February 19, 2026 22:54 UTC