Andrew Windsor brutally mocked over ‘blunder’ arrest

Andrew’s arrest is related to allegations that he shared sensitive information with Epstein while serving as trade envoy to Britain. Emails released by the US Department of Justice appear to show the former royal forwarding reports from official visits to Hong Kong, Vietnam and Singapore, and a confidential briefing on investment opportunities in the reconstruction of Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Andrew has consistently denied wrongdoing and has not directly addressed the latest allegations.

King Charles, 77, expressed his “deepest concern” over his younger brother’s arrest and said “the law must take its course.” Prince William, 43, and his wife Catherine, 44, are said to support the king’s comments.

The National Police Chiefs’ Council said the Home Office was alerted 30 minutes before Andrew’s arrest, in line with routine practice – but sources said King Charles was not.

Giuffre’s family said in the wake of the arrest: “On behalf of our sister, we express our gratitude to the British Thames Valley Police in their investigation and arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor,” adding that the development showed that “no one is above the law.”

Epstein abuse victim Maria Farmer added: “Today is just the beginning of accountability and justice brought forth by Virginia Roberts Giuffre – a young mother who adored her daughter so deeply that she fought the most powerful in the world to protect her.”

Donald Trump, 79, called the arrest “a shame” and “a very sad thing” – adding: “But I’m the one who can talk about it because (I) have been completely exonerated. I did nothing.”

Police investigations at Royal Lodge continue and Andrew remains “under investigation”, according to police.