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The former Prince Andrew is the first senior British royal in modern history to be arrested by police.

Royal FamilyHow ex-prince Andrew went from war pilot to royal pariah

The former Prince Andrew is the first senior British royal in modern history to be arrested by police.

Jill Lawless

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, has been arrested by British police.

Royal FamilyTimeline leading to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest

Here are the key moments in the fall from grace of King Charles III 's younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who has been arrested by British police.

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Virginia Giuffre.

Royal Family‘He was never a prince’: Giuffre family on Andrew’s arrest

The family of Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre slammed Britain’s former prince Andrew on Thursday following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct, saying ‘he was never a prince’.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on April 20, 2025 in Windsor, England.

Royal FamilyThe historic downfall of former British prince Andrew

Former British prince Andrew’s inexorable fall from grace has reached an extraordinary new low as he becomes the first member of the UK royal family to be arrested in the modern era.

Ciara Carolan

King Charles and Andrew Mount-Batten Windsor.

Royal FamilyCommentsKing Charles ‘deeply concerned’ by brother Andrew’s arrest

King Charles says he is ‘deeply concerned’ by the arrest of his younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Caitlin Vinci

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct after an unprecedented investigation in Britain’s modern era.

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Ex-prince’s bombshell arrest over Epstein trade secret fears

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct after an unprecedented investigation in Britain’s modern era. 

Ava Martin

Meghan Markle has celebrated Valentines Day with an intimate family moment.

Royal FamilyComments‘My forever’: Meghan shares unseen pic for Valentines Day

Meghan Markle has celebrated Valentines Day with an intimate family moment, showing just how much her husband Prince Harry and their daughter Princess Lilibet resemble each other.

Kimberley Braddish

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Prince William, Prince of Wales attend the funeral of The Duchess of Kent at Westminster Cathedral on September 16, 2025 in London, England. Katharine, Duchess of Kent was married Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, the first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II. She died on September 4 at the age of 92 at Kensington Palace surrounded by her family. Having converted to Catholicism in 1994, her funeral takes place at Westminster Cathedral and is the first Catholic funeral to be held for a member of the royal family in modern British history. Her Royal Highness will be laid to rest at the Royal Burial Ground at Frogmore, Windsor. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)

Royal FamilyComments‘Stain’: William overruled on banishing Andrew by two royals

A new royal book claims Prince William pushed to remove Prince Andrew from the family after the Epstein scandal, describing his uncle as ‘a stain on all the family’.

Kimberley Braddish

King Charles is ready to support police with an investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

Royal FamilyComments‘Ready’: Buckingham Palace drops bombshell Andrew statement

Buckingham Palace has issued a bombshell statement, confirming King Charles ‘stands ready’ to support a police investigation into his brother, former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

Max Corstorphan

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has reportedly been kicked out of Royal Lodge in the dark of night.

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Andrew reportedly kicked out of Royal Lodge overnight

Disgraced Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly a prince, has reportedly been kicked out of his home by King Charles in the middle of the night.

Max Corstorphan

Prince Harry has taken the stand in his high-profile trial against Associated Newspapers. (AP PHOTO)

Royal FamilyComments‘Absolute misery’: Prince Harry breaks down in court room

Prince Harry has fought back tears as he spoke about his wife during an emotional testimony in his high-profile case against the publisher of the Daily Mail newspaper.

Amy Lee

Duchess Meghan reached out to her estranged father after a blood clot that required an amputation. (AP PHOTO)

Royal FamilyVideoCommentsREVEALED: Meghan’s demands before she’ll step foot in UK

With a possible return to the UK this year looking more likely, Meghan Markle has already laid down a stringent set of demands that will have to be met before any trip goes ahead.

Peta Rasdien

When Prince William became the Duke of Cornwall in 2022, he also inherited the insane annual income that comes with the role.

Royal FamilyCommentsPrince William’s eye-watering annual salary revealed

When Prince William became the Duke of Cornwall in 2022, he also inherited the insane annual income that comes with the title.

Ava Martin

Harry and Meghan have lost their 11th PR manager in five years.

Royal FamilyCommentsMeghan, Harry lose another publicist after 10 months

‘I will be pursuing a new opportunity in 2026.’

Max Corstorphan

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been served up a fresh dose of humiliation.

Royal FamilyVideoCommentsFresh humiliation heaped on disgraced former prince Andrew

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been served up a fresh dose of humiliation, capping off what his beloved mother Queen Elizabeth II may have called an annus horribilis.

Peta Rasdien

Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales have been encouraged to visit WA during their expected visit to Australia next year.

Royal FamilyCommentsRoyals invited to visit WA next year for historic milestones

The Prince and Princess of Wales have received a special festive season invite from WA – encouraging them to come west as part of their expected visit to Australia next year.

Joe Spagnolo

Harry and Meghan have given their take on Australia’s social media ban.

AustraliaCommentsHarry and Meghan’s six-word take on our social media ban

Prince Harry and wife Meghan have weighed in on Australia’s world-first social media ban, a day after it came into force excluding U16s from popular platforms.

Peta Rasdien

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will reportedly attend a family event, marking his first appearance since being stripped of his royal titles.

Royal FamilyCommentsAndrew set to make first public appearance since royal exile

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will reportedly make his first public appearance since losing his royal titles, sparking ‘dread’ among royal circles.

Amy Lee

Thomas Markle says he wants to reconcile with his estranged daughter, Meghan.

Royal FamilyComments‘Don’t want to die estranged’: Meghan’s dad’s desperate plea

After reportedly undergoing life saving surgery in the Philippines, Thomas Markle says he wants to reconcile with his estranged daughter, Meghan.

Jordan Reynolds and Laura Elston

Prince William has responded to a letter from Brooke Lane who saw him riding an e-scooter without a helmet just months after losing her brother, Leigh Tagell, in a tragic e-rideable crash.

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Victim’s sister shocked after Prince responds to helmet plea

Prince William has responded to a letter from a WA woman who saw him riding an e-scooter without a helmet just months after losing her brother in an tragic e-rideable crash. 

Jessica Evensen

Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle’s estranged father Thomas Markle is fighting for life.

Royal FamilyCommentsHarry urging Meghan to reconcile as dad ‘fights for life’

Meghan Markle’s estranged father is in intensive care ‘fighting for his life’ after undergoing emergency surgery.

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Andrew is being forced to move to a smaller home on the King's private Sandringham estate. (AP PHOTO)

Royal FamilyCommentsAndrew’s astonishing demands after King boots him from home

The former Prince is said to be in tense negotiations over his future living arrangements after being evicted from his luxurious 31-bedroom royal residence.

Amy Lee

Sarah Ferguson may finally be ready to cash in with an explosive tell-all book.

Royal FamilyCommentsSarah Ferguson ‘ready to unload’ on disgraced ex in tell-all

Long loyal to her ex-husband, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, it seems Sarah Ferguson may finally be ready to drop an explosive tell-all book.

Peta Rasdien

A bombshell claim has emerged involving Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged intentions toward Britain’s royal family, revealing a disturbing development in his fear of exposure.

Royal FamilyBombshell Epstein and former prince Andrew plot revealed

A shocking claim has emerged involving Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged intentions toward Britain’s royal family, revealing a disturbing development in his fear of exposure.

Kimberley Braddish