Ex-Prince Andrew Feels ‘He’s Being Persecuted’ and Is a ‘Victim’ Amid Arrest, Says Royal Expert

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, who was arrested on his 66th birthday in relation to his longtime relationship with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, allegedly feels he is a casualty amid the scandal.

The former Prince Andrew “believes he’s been hard done by, he’s a victim in all of this, he’s being persecuted,” royal expert and author Andrew Lownie told Page Six before the former Duke of York was arrested on Thursday, February 19.

“Andrew doesn’t know what the problem is,” the Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York author continued, calling Queen Elizabeth II’s son a “narcissist” and claiming “he’s never been disciplined.”

Though Andrew has consistently denied wrongdoing and maintained his innocence regarding the late financier’s crimes, he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office after being accused of sharing confidential information with Epstein related to his role as a trade envoy.

The Thames Valley Police launched an inquiry into Andrew after it was reported that emails suggest the father of two sent Epstein reports from a tour of Southeast Asia he took in 2010.

In a statement issued from Buckingham Palace on Thursday, King Charles III — who stripped his brother of his royal titles and duties late last year — said: “I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office. What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities.”

“In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation. Let me state clearly: the law must take its course,” he continued. “As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all.”

In recent days, Andrew — who was previously married to Sarah “Fergie” Ferguson — left his former home at Royal Lodge and relocated to Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, where authorities were pictured outside on Thursday.

Andrew was taken into custody, and he could face a maximum sentence of life in prison if he were to be found guilty for misconduct in public office.

The former prince had long been tied to Epstein, and he has come under fire in recent months amid renewed interest in the files related to the late pedophile. While damning allegations continue to mount against Andrew, he has denied all claims.