Police search former Prince Andrew’s home a day after his arrest
Associated Press News • • world
Key Points:
- Former Prince Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct for allegedly sharing confidential trade information with Jeffrey Epstein and remains under police investigation without charges.
- The British government is now considering legislation to remove Andrew from the line of succession to the throne, a move requiring agreement from multiple Commonwealth countries.
- Police have conducted searches at Andrew’s current and former residences, with investigations ongoing into his links to Epstein, including potential human trafficking facilitation at UK airports.
- Andrew denies any wrongdoing related to Epstein, and experts note that proving misconduct in public office is legally complex; the Crown Prosecution Service will decide on any charges.
- This arrest marks a historic moment as Andrew is the first royal arrested since King Charles I nearly 400 years ago, highlighting a significant crisis for
