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UK police conclude search at former home of King Charles' brother Andrew
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 24, 2026
2 min readLast updated: February 24, 2026
Tags:governance
Quick Summary
UK police ended searches at Prince Andrew's former Royal Lodge home after his Feb. 19 arrest tied to alleged misconduct in public office linked to Jeffrey Epstein. The wider investigation continues.
UK Police End Search at Former Home of King Charles’s Brother Andrew
Police Search Concludes at Former Berkshire Home
Feb 24 (Reuters) - British police said on Tuesday that searches at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's former home in southeast England had concluded after the former prince was arrested last week on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Arrest and Investigation Ties to Epstein
Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest on Thursday was part of a police investigation into his ties with the late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Police Statement on Search Activity
"Officers have now left the location we have been searching in Berkshire. This concludes the search activity that commenced following our arrest of a man in his sixties from Norfolk on Thursday," Thames Valley Police's Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said in a statement.
Epstein Files and Alleged Documents
Documents in the Epstein files released by the U.S. Justice Department last month appeared to show that King Charles' younger brother had sent confidential government documents to the disgraced financier while working as a trade envoy.
Mountbatten-Windsor has always denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein, and said he regretted their friendship.
Met Police Contact Former Protection Officers
Separately, London's police said on Friday they were contacting former protection officers who worked for Mountbatten-Windsor, urging anyone with allegations of sex offences relating to Epstein to come forward.
Reporting and Editing Credits
(Reporting by Sam Tabahriti and Chris Thomas; Editing by Cynthia Osterman)
Key Takeaways
- •Thames Valley Police concluded searches at Royal Lodge in Berkshire.
- •Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on Feb. 19 on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
- •The probe relates to alleged sharing of sensitive information linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
- •Met Police have contacted former protection officers for any relevant information.
- •Investigation continues; no charges have been announced.
Frequently Asked Questions about UK police conclude search at former home of King Charles' brother Andrew
1What is the main topic?
Thames Valley Police have concluded searches at Royal Lodge, the former home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, after his Feb. 19 arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
2Why was Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested?
He was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office amid allegations he shared confidential information during his time as a UK trade envoy. He denies wrongdoing.
3Is the investigation over?
No. While the search at Royal Lodge has ended, police say the broader investigation is ongoing and further updates will come when appropriate.
