Anderson Cooper 360 Former Prince Andrew Released, Still Under Investigation After Arrest
Feb 20, 2026
Julie K. Brown, investigative reporter who exposed Epstein’s crimes, and Max Foster, CNN international correspondent on royal affairs. They discuss Prince Andrew’s arrest and release. They explore links to the Epstein files and what police actions around royal properties could mean. Short, urgent reporting and on‑the‑scene perspective drive the conversation.
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Historic Arrest Of A Senior Royal
- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and released pending investigation.
- The arrest follows new Epstein document releases suggesting possible sharing of sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein.
King Publicly Distances From His Brother
- King Charles publicly urged that the law take its course and pledged full cooperation with investigators.
- The king deliberately referred to his brother as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to distance the monarchy.
Emails Renew Scrutiny On Trade Envoy Role
- Thames Valley Police had been assessing claims Andrew shared confidential information with Epstein while serving as a UK trade envoy.
- The latest tranche of emails released by U.S. authorities appears to have renewed scrutiny and prompted action.