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Following an investigation by Thames Valley police, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Officers detained the 66-year-old at the Sandringham estate and are searching properties in Norfolk and Berkshire, including Royal Lodge in Windsor. The arrest follows a number of complaints that he shared confidential material with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew has consistently denied wrongdoing, and has not commented on the latest allegations. Misconduct in public office involves a public official wilfully neglecting duty or abusing the public’s trust without reasonable justification. To protect the integrity of the investigation, the police are limited in what they can disclose due to contempt of court laws and privacy rules. In a statement, King Charles III said he learned of the arrest ‘with the deepest concern’ and stressed that the law must take its course, pledging full cooperation while continuing royal duties.