The Quicky Inside Andrew's Arrest: A Special Report From London
Feb 20, 2026
Jacquelin Robson, Seven News Europe correspondent covering UK royals and European politics, reports from London. She walks through Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest and release, the royal family’s response and why this moment matters for the monarchy. She also covers public reaction, links to the Epstein files and what police actions are unfolding next.
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Allegations Linked To Epstein Files
- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested and questioned for 11 hours on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his role as a UK trade envoy.
- Emails in the Epstein files allegedly show he sent confidential government documents to Jeffrey Epstein to benefit Epstein financially.
Unflattering Paparazzi Moment
- Jacquelin Robson described Andrew returning to Sandringham after being removed from Windsor and stripped of titles last year.
- A paparazzi photo showed him reclining in a black SUV trying to avoid the camera, printed on The Sun's front page.
King's Quick Public Response
- King Charles issued a swift statement saying "let the law take its course" and pledged to help the police investigation.
- The arrest is historically significant, with the last senior royal arrest nearly 400 years ago, and it poses a major crisis for the monarchy.