Searches ongoing at Royal Lodge
Thames Valley Police confirmed in its statement that officers had finished searching Andrew’s home on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.
However, searches at his former address, the Royal Lodge in Windsor, Berkshire, are ongoing.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released under investigation, Thames Valley Police say
In a statement, Thames Valley Police said: “Thames Valley Police is able to provide an update in relation to an investigation into the offence of misconduct in public office.
“On Thursday, we arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
“The arrested man has now been released under investigation.
“We can also confirm that our searches in Norfolk have now concluded.”
Drama as black Range Rover takes Andrew away from Aylesham Police Station
According to reporters, a black Range Rover arrived at Aylsham police investigation centre at approximately 6.50pm.
The driver tried to get in via an electronic gate but was unable to do so as it was broken.
He went in via another entrance after waiting 10 minutes.
Five minutes later a large garage door in the building opened and two cars could be seen, including the Range Rover.
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It drove past the waiting reporters but a photographer was able to take a picture of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor trying to lie down on the back seat.
Thames Valley Police update expected as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released
As Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is released from police custody after almost 12 hours.
He left Aylesham Police Station in a vehicle and appeared to lie slightly back in his seat.
Thames Valley Police have not given any further information.
Andrew pictured leaving police station
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been pictured leaving the police station following his arrest.
The former prince was spotted in the back seat of a car after being in custody for several hours.
Andrew was spotted in the back seat of a black Range Rover
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Virginia Giuffre’s family celebrate ‘win’ of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest
Virginia Giuffre’s family “celebrated” upon hearing that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor had been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Amanda Roberts, who is married to Ms Giuffre’s brother Sky Roberts, told the BBC Newsnight: “We are hopeful that this investigation now starts to open up that further probe into the sexual assault allegations… it is still a win.”
Ms Giuffre, who died in 2025 and was a prominent accuser of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, previously alleged Andrew had sex with her three times as a teenager.
Virginia Giuffre with her brother Danny (right) and another brother, Sky
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The ex-Duke of York has always denied the claim and reached an out-of-court settlement with ms Giuffre in 2022 which contained no admission of liability or apology.
Andrew remains in custody after misconduct in public office arrest
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remains in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over his ties to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
The former prince, who became the first senior royal in modern history to be arrested, is accused of sharing sensitive information with Epstein while serving as the UK’s trade envoy.
His brother, the King, said “the law must take its course” after expressing his “deepest concern” over the arrest, which came after millions of files were released by the US Department of Justice in relation to the Epstein scandal.
Home Office had advance warning of Andrew arrest – BBC News
Thames Valley Police contacted the Home Office to give them advance warning before Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested, BBC News is reporting.
Queen cheered at London concert as King released Andrew statement
The Queen carried out her duties in the wake of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest, watching a lunchtime concert in Westminster.
Camilla met musicians at Sinfonia Smith Square Hall and applauded as she took her seat to watch.
Queen Camilla meeting staff and supporters during her visit to Sinfonia Smith Square Hall in London (Stefan Rousseau/PA)
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Just hours before Her Majesty’s arrival in central London, police confirmed the former prince had been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Business as usual for King Charles as he poses for pictures with Stella McCartney
Stella McCartney was exhibiting sustainable British innovation and the King appeared interested in a product derived from mushrooms and a plant-based feather alternative.
The designer presented Charles with a scarf and took control with organising a picture for a large group of media, telling the King “Let’s do a nice photo, ready, OK, come on, cheesy smile.”
King Charles III holds a scarf presented to him by Stella McCartney
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When she realised the scarf needed to be rearranged, she said to Charles: “OK, I’ll do this, let me organise this, here you go your majesty – ready, pull it” and they both held the gift as they posed for the picture.
