For a decade, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was arrested on Thursday, advocated globally for U.K. trade, cooking up deals that at times made his family cringe.
Police reportedly reviewing allegations Epstein trafficked a young woman to the U.K. specifically for a sexual encounter with Andrew, who in turn provided Epstein with classified information from his role as UK trade envoy.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew , was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, authorities said. Why it matters: The second son of the late Queen Elizabeth II now becomes the most prominent associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to face criminal consequences for his dealings with the disgraced financier. - Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently denied wrongdoing in connection with his relationship with Epstein. - In the latest round of Epstein files, however, emails showed he may have forwarded confidential trade documents to Epstein, an allegation police cited in a statement about his arrest. What they're saying: "Let me state clearly: the law must take its course," King Charles…
Reported arrest came after files released by the U.S. Justice Department suggeste Andrew shared confidential British government information with Epstein and others when he worked as a British trade envoy.