Following Andrew Mountbatten Windsor’s arrest on his 66th birthday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, authorities are reportedly looking deeper into the matter.
According to a Tuesday, February 24, report in journalist Rob Shuter’s Naughty But Nice Substack, sources claimed that authorities have reviewed materials connected to Andrew’s workspace at Buckingham Palace, including records and devices tied to him as well as certain former staffers.
“It was handled professionally and without spectacle,” a source claimed. “But make no mistake — they looked.”
Sources pointed out that the inquiry remains focused on the former Duke of York and that no other senior members of the royal family, including King Charles III — who publicly stated that he would cooperate with authorities following his brother’s arrest on February 19 — are under investigation.
According to a longtime associate, the situation has Andrew feeling “isolated” and “unfairly singled out,” adding: “If he thinks he’s being sacrificed, he won’t take it quietly.”
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Though Andrew has consistently denied wrongdoing and maintained his innocence regarding his ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, he was accused of sharing confidential information with the financier 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.
The father of two — who shares daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugeniewith ex-wife Sarah “Fergie” Ferguson — could face a maximum sentence of life in prison if he were to be found guilty for misconduct in public office.
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The 77-year-old king, who stripped his brother of his royal titles and honors late last year, said via a statement issued from Buckingham Palace that “the law must take its course” following Andrew’s arrest.
“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,” Charles said, in part.
“In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation,” 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.”