Following the news that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a former Prince and the previous Duke of York, had been arrested following suspicion of misconduct in public office, police have issued a new statement confirming he has been released under investigation.
In the statement, Thames Valley Police said: "Thames Valley Police is able to provide an update in relation to an investigation into the offence of misconduct in public office.
"On Thursday we arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The arrested man has now been released under investigation.
"We can also confirm that our searches in Norfolk have now concluded."
Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing. The arrest came on his 66th birthday.
When publicising the news of Andrew’s arrest initially, Thames Valley police said “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.
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“The man remains in custody at this time”.
Once news broke, Andrew’s brother, King Charles, issued a statement saying the justice system has his full support and seemingly distancing himself from his sibling’s alleged misconduct.
"I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office,” the King’s statement begins. "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.”
It concluded, “Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all” and was signed off “Charles R”.
Andrew was arrested at his new residence on the Sandringham Estate, having recently been moved on from the Royal Lodge (his home of several decades).
