Protesters hang photo of Andrew leaving police station in the Louvre
An individual was filmed hanging a picture of the former prince, taken by Reuters photographer Phil Noble after Mountbatten-Windsor was released under investigation, in the Paris museum.
Mountbatten-Windsor was released under investigation following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office over allegations he sent confidential government documents to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The royal has consistently denied any wrongdoing.
Protesters hang photo of Andrew leaving police station in the Louvre
Maira Butt22 February 2026 21:27
Watch: Kate makes first appearance since arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-WindsorKate makes first public appearance since arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Nicole Wootton-Cane22 February 2026 21:00
Watch: King issues statement after arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-WindsorKing issues statement after arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Nicole Wootton-Cane22 February 2026 20:30
‘He was never a prince’: Virginia Giuffre’s family speaks out as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested in the UK
Virginia Giuffre’s family has welcomed news of the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, saying, “He was never a prince.”
While the arrest was not in connection with sexual abuse allegations against Mr Mountbatten-Windsor, the family of Ms Giuffre, who was among his accusers, has issued a statement.
“At last, today, our broken hearts have been lifted at the news that no one is above the law, not even royalty,” Ms Giuffre’s siblings said in a statement shared with CBS News.
“On behalf of our sister, Virginia Roberts Giuffre, we extend our gratitude to the UK’s Thames Valley Police for their investigation and the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. He was never a prince. For survivors everywhere, Virginia did this for you.”
Nicole Wootton-Cane22 February 2026 20:00
How the royal family is weathering its worst crisis in 90 years
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest has been labelled by some royal commentators as the family’s worst crisis for 90 years.
The Firm, which is known for trying to avoid scandal and present a united front, has been handed an unprecedented challenge with the former prince’s arrest.
You can read more about how the family is weathering the crisis below:
Nicole Wootton-Cane22 February 2026 19:30
Comment: The royal family is built to survive disaster, but Andrew’s disgrace will rattle it as never before
Nicole Wootton-Cane22 February 2026 19:00
Inside the police’s secret operation to arrest Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Craig Prescott, a royal expert at Royal Holloway, University of London, compared it in severity to the crisis sparked by Edward VIII’s abdication to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson, warning “it may not be over yet”.
The Independent’s Bryony Gooch takes a look inside the police investigation that led to his arrest:
Nicole Wootton-Cane22 February 2026 18:30
Timeline of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s scandals
Widely purported to have been the late Queen’s “favourite” child, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has suffered a sharp fall from grace over the past decade.
But it isn’t his first controversy. You can read a full timeline of all of the disgraced former royal’s scandals below:
Nicole Wootton-Cane22 February 2026 18:00
In pictures: Kate and William make appearance at Baftas
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Maira Butt22 February 2026 17:30
Line of succession explained
At this time, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remains eighth in line to the throne.
First in line to succeed his father King Charles is the Prince of Wales, William.
His three children are next, with Prince George second in line, Princess Charlotte third, and Prince Louis fourth.
The Sussexes then slot into succession, with Prince Harry fifth in line and his children with Meghan Markle, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet next.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor follows.
Nicole Wootton-Cane22 February 2026 17:00