King Charles' younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office this week, over allegations that he sent confidential British government documents to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Here are details about the potential charge he faces:What is misconduct in public office? A conviction for misconduct in public office carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. Britain's top prosecutor Stephen Parkinson said this month that the law on misconduct in public office is "quite clear". Misconduct in public office also requires that the conduct had no reasonable excuse or justification.

Source: The Telegraph February 20, 2026 15:48 UTC