Former UK Prince Andrew’s arrest on suspicion of misconduct over his ties to the late Jeffrey Epstein has sent shockwaves through the British royal family and beyond. The 66-year-old prince, who has already been stripped of his royal titles, was held by British police for hours on Thursday, sparking a wave of reactions from various quarters.
Former US President Donald Trump expressed his views on the matter, calling Andrew’s arrest a “shame” and suggesting it could be detrimental to the royal family’s reputation. Trump’s comments add another layer of complexity to an already controversial situation.
The Epstein files have revealed details about Prince Andrew’s confidential briefs and oil deals, further tarnishing his image. The prince’s connections to Epstein have long been a subject of scrutiny, and his arrest has brought renewed attention to his alleged involvement with the disgraced financier.
The arrest comes at a time when the royal family is trying to move past Andrew’s scandal, but the latest development has upended those efforts. King Charles III’s family, already rocked by internal strife and significant losses, now faces a severe threat to its moral authority.
Despite the arrest, Prince Andrew has not been charged with any crime, but the investigation into his conduct continues. Police searched his residence in Norfolk and his former royal residence near Windsor Castle as part of their inquiries.
The fallout from the Epstein files has not been limited to Prince Andrew. High-profile figures like Bill Gates have also faced scrutiny for their connections to Epstein, highlighting the far-reaching impact of the scandal.
As the investigation unfolds and more details emerge, the British monarchy finds itself in a precarious position, grappling with the fallout from one of the most significant scandals in recent memory.
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1. NDTV: [Trump On Ex-UK Prince Andrew’s Arrest Over Epstein Probe](https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/donald-trump-on-ex-uk-prince-andrews-arrest-over-epstein-probe-11097261)
2. France24: [Former Prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct over ties to Epstein](https://www.france24.com/en/former-prince-andrew-arrested-on-suspicion-of-misconduct-over-ties-to-epstein)
3. CBS News: [Former Prince Andrew released by police for now, but remains under investigation](https://www.cbsnews.com/video/former-prince-andrew-released-by-police-for-now-but-remains-under-investigation)
4. The New York Times: [Former Prince Andrew’s Arrest Upends Royal Family’s Effort to Move Past His Scandal](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/20/world/europe/prince-andrew-arrest-epstein-royal-family-uk.html)
5. Times of India: [From Bill Gates to former prince Andrew: The biggest names felled by the Epstein files](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/from-bill-gates-to-former-prince-andrew-the-biggest-names-felled-by-the-epstein-files/articleshow/128605946.cms)
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