General · 20 February 2026
King pledges full support after brother Andrew's arrest
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was taken from the Sandringham estate before being fingerprinted and photographed by police. The Monarch immediately released a statement expressing deep concern regarding suspicions of misconduct in public office. He assured investigators they have his complete backing while avoiding any specific mentions of family ties. Biographer Jonathan Dimbleby told the BBC this situation should not harm the institution itself.
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