King Charles has released a statement following the arrest of his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who, it is understood, is currently being held in custody.
The statement, shared with Cosmopolitan UK reads:
“I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office.
“What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities. In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation.”
“Let me state clearly: the law must take its course.
“As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all”
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The statement is signed: Charles R.
The former Duke of York was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office earlier today, 19 February, which is also his birthday.
A statement from Thames Valley police said that “we have today (19/2) arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office and are carrying our searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk. “The man remains in custody at this time”.
Police can hold individuals in custody for up to 24 hours before they must be charged or released.
Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently denied any wrongdoing.
This is the second statement the King has made in relation to his brother this month. The first, released ahead of Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest, saw the monarch express his “profound concern at allegations which continue to come to light in respect to Mr Mountbatten-Windsor’s conduct” and clarify that he stood, “ready to support” police in their investigation.
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