Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested after weeks of revelations of his friendship with convicted rapist Jeffrey Epstein.
The former prince was arrested Thursday — which is also his 66th birthday — on suspicion of misconduct in public office, an offense that carries a maximum life sentence in prison in the UK.
Without identifying him, the Thames Valley Police issued a statement explaining that they have “arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office and are carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.”
Per authorities, he remains in police custody as of the time of publication.
“Following a thorough assessment, we have now opened an investigation into this allegation of misconduct in public office,” assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said in a statement following Andrew’s arrest.
“It is important that we protect the integrity and objectivity of our investigation as we work with our partners to investigate this alleged offence.
“We understand the significant public interest in this case, and we will provide updates at the appropriate time.”
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