Former Prince Andrew was arrested on the morning of his 66th birthday, leaving the Palace in shock.
The reason for his arrest was related to suspicion of misconduct in public office. This was related to ongoing investigations into his troublesome past and possible sharing of confidential data while serving in a UK trade role.
{img}The matter marked an extraordinary moment as it's very rare for any senior royal family member to be taken into custody like this.
As per reports from local media outlets, neither King Charles III nor Prince William was informed in advance of this arrest by the authorities. They were taken aback when it coincided with his birthday.
{img}In reply to the arrest, King Charles shared a statement expressing his deepest concerns and stating how the family will be cooperating fully with this investigation, while insisting that the law must take its course.