Palace Intrigue : Former Prince Andrew Arrested - Royal Family gossip

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been “hung in the Louvre” after activists from Everyone Hates Elon placed a framed Reuters photograph inside the Paris museum showing him slouched in the back of a car following his release from police custody. Beneath it: “He’s Sweating Now – 2026,” a nod to his 2019 BBC Newsnight interview.

Commentators say the stunt reflects a broader collapse of royal deference, with the Independent calling it proof we are in a “post-royal” era of irreverence.

Back in Norfolk, two fire engines briefly responded to Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate in what appears to have been a false ala...

The Prince and Princess of Wales returned to the BAFTAs for the first time since 2023, stepping onto the red carpet at London’s Royal Festival Hall amid the ongoing fallout from Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest.

As president of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts since 2010, Prince William’s presence was expected. What wasn’t expected was a shout from the crowd: “Your Royal Highnesses, is the monarchy in peril?” The couple did not respond and continued inside, coordinated in burgundy tones — a deliberate image strategy, according to fashion designer Juan Avellaneda, who said such appearances are carefully craf...

Prince Harry has reportedly softened his once rigid stance on keeping Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet completely out of the public eye, aligning more closely with Meghan’s controlled and curated visibility strategy. Sources claim Meghan has even received informal brand guidance from Kris Jenner. In a separate development, Meghan is said to be advising Brooklyn Beckham to consider a structured interview — possibly with Oprah Winfrey — following his public family allegations, arguing that narrative control matters. Meanwhile, reports of detailed conditions tied to a possible UK return in 2026, including security demands and accommodation preferences, have unsettled palace aides. Add in renewe...

As Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s legal troubles deepen, attention has shifted to his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, who are said to be “in a state” following their father’s arrest. Sources close to the family describe the situation as “catastrophic,” with renewed scrutiny falling on the Yorks’ past lifestyle, finances and proximity to the Epstein scandal. Reports have revisited Princess Beatrice’s jet-setting twenties — including a year in which she reportedly took 17 holidays while earning approximately $26,000 — raising fresh questions about who funded the lifestyle and whether her father’s dealings as trade envoy played a role. Recently released documents referencing Beatrice h...

Andrew arrested Thursday Feb 19 on 66th birthday at Wood Farm, Sandringham. Suspicion of misconduct in public office. 11 hours custody at Aylsham Police Station. Released under investigation—no bail, no conditions. Thames Valley Police/NCA searches at Royal Lodge and Wood Farm. Maximum sentence: life imprisonment. Last royal arrested: King Charles I, 1646. Case would be styled "The King v Mountbatten-Windsor." King Charles statement: "the law must take its course."

Buckingham Palace not informed in advance. Charles continues London Fashion Week appearance. Reuters photo of Andrew in back of car leaving custody becomes iconic. Trump: "very sad." Deep Crown: "Andrew is...

Father of victim testifies: "Anger. A lot of anger from me toward Marius Borg Høiby. I am a father, plain and simple. It is biology — we are born with a protective instinct." Daughter told him she met "the prince," then police showed her videos: "She was in shock." Hotel victim testimony: 27 videos recovered, "He would never finish. He wouldn't stop. I was afraid." Videos stored at Royal Palace address Slottsplassen 1.

Høiby activated Private Photo Vault subscription 2 hours after alleged assault. Høiby confirms filming 27 videos: "I simply like recording sexual encounters, watch material later instead of porno...

The morning after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest, British newspapers delivered a near-unified message: this is historic, humiliating, and impossible to spin away. Almost every front page led with the same defining image — Andrew appearing shellshocked in the back of a car — paired with variations on the King’s stark line: “the law must take its course.” From broadsheets to tabloids, the tone was consistent: unprecedented in modern royal history.

The story also detonated internationally, with major outlets across Europe describing a “royal shock,” a “prince of darkness,” and a crisis being framed as the biggest earthquake for the monarchy in decades...

As the fallout from Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest continues, the central question is no longer just Andrew — it’s whether King Charles the Third can contain what the Palace now faces as a full-spectrum crisis. BBC royal correspondent Jonny Dymond notes that no one would envy the King’s position, caught between family loyalty and duty to the Crown, and that the Palace’s attempted separation of “Andrew the outcast” from “the institution” is a distinction the public simply doesn’t accept. To most people, the Palace, the Royal Family and the monarchy remain one and the same.

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor may be out of custody, but his legal position remains unresolved. Police searches have concluded at Sandringham and continue at Royal Lodge, and investigators are now reviewing evidence before consulting the Crown Prosecution Service. His release under investigation carries no bail conditions and no time limit.

Charges, if they come, could take weeks or months.If prosecuted, the case would formally be styled The King v Mountbatten-Windsor — a constitutionally routine caption that would nevertheless carry extraordinary symbolism. Criminal prosecutions in England and Wales are brought in the name of the Crown, not the personal will of Ki...

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been released under investigation after spending approximately 11 hours in police custody, but the inquiry into alleged misconduct in public office is widening. Arrested shortly after 8am at Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate, he was later photographed reclining in the back seat of a vehicle as he left Aylsham Police Station — an image already being described as emblematic of the day. Release under investigation means no bail conditions and no charges, but police retain the power to recall or rearrest him at any time.

Officers have continued searches at Royal Lodge in Windsor, cataloguing seized ma...

Content Warning: This episode deals with highly sensitive and graphic allegations. It may not be suitable for all audiences.

The crisis surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor continues to intensify, with royal commentators warning the arrest represents a defining moment for the monarchy. 

Royal expert Emily Andrews has called it a “wake-up call,” raising urgent questions about what palace insiders knew and when.

Writing in the Independent, Anne McElvoy argues that while King Charles the Third’s swift statement that “the law must take its course” was remarkable in tone and clarity, it may not be enough t...

In an extraordinary development, King Charleshas issued a formal statement following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The King said he had learned of the news “with the deepest concern,” adding that the matter must now follow “the full, fair and proper process” and that the authorities have the Royal Family’s “full and wholehearted support and co-operation.” He concluded: “The law must take its course.”

Police confirmed that a man in his sixties from Norfolk was arrested, with searches carried out in Berkshire and Norfolk. Although officers declined to name the suspect, the Palac...

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office in what may be one of the most extraordinary moments in modern royal history. Police vehicles were seen at Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate as Thames Valley Police confirmed the arrest of a man in his 60s from Norfolk, with searches under way in Berkshire and Norfolk. BBC News reports Andrew remains in custody.

The arrest follows renewed scrutiny over millions of documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein and focuses on allegations that confidential, potentially market-sensitive government information may have been shared during Andrew’s tenure as...

Prince Harry reportedly attempted to reopen communication with Prince William through a trusted intermediary, but according to Omid Scobie the outreach led nowhere, leaving the “stone wall” between the brothers firmly intact. The renewed tension revisits claims from Spare, where Harry described a physical confrontation in 2019 — an account sources close to William continue to dispute. Meanwhile, Prince William is positioning himself as a leading voice on mental health, calling male suicide in the United Kingdom a “real national catastrophe” and urging men to speak more openly about their emotions. In a separate announcement, the Prince of Wales confirmed that the 2026 Earthshot...

Online debate erupts after Meghan shares a Valentine’s Day image of Harry and Princess Lilibet, with critics alleging possible AI editing — claims for which no evidence has been produced.
Her lifestyle brand As Ever launches new product bundles, including a $295 “Complete Pantry” set, prompting questions over pricing and value.

After the break, the Hubb Community Kitchen — closely associated with Meghan’s early royal work after Grenfell — confirms it has closed. We also look at Harry’s emotional appearance supporting parents campaigning over social media harms, proposed UK data preservation reforms welcomed by the Sussexes, and Omid Scobie distancin...

Fresh US Department of Justice documents reveal that Andrew sent Jeffrey Epstein Christmas cards in 2011 and 2012 featuring family photos of Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie — despite previously claiming he cut contact in 2010. The files also detail past visits by the York family to Epstein’s Florida home. Hillary Clinton says anyone asked to testify before Congress — including Andrew — should comply.

Royal commentator Tom Sykes warns the crisis has escalated beyond repair, while newly released material raises questions about Andrew’s conduct during his time as trade envoy.

After the break, a new biography claims Catherine took a differen...

King Charles is facing renewed pressure to address Prince Andrew’s association with Jeffrey Epstein as newly released Department of Justice files spark fresh controversy.
Victims’ lawyer Brad Edwards is calling for a “sincere, real apology” on behalf of Andrew and any role played by the Royal Family, while survivor advocates accuse authorities of “thwarting justice” after references to Andrew in the files appeared more heavily redacted following their initial release.

The documents show Andrew continued corresponding with Epstein in late 2010, including sharing a confidential Helmand investment briefing weeks after publicly claiming he had cut ties. Separate emails refer...

Meghan Markle shared what many are calling the clearest image yet of Princess Lilibet’s face in a Valentine’s Day post that immediately reignited the privacy debate surrounding the Sussexes. The Instagram photo showed Prince Harry lifting their four year old daughter into the air as she held red balloons, with Meghan captioning it, “These two + Archie = my forever Valentines.”

The post comes as Prince Harry continues to speak out forcefully against social media platforms, backing legal action in California over alleged harms to young users. Critics argue the couple cannot condemn platforms while using them to shape th...

Meghan Markle is facing online ridicule after posting a promotional clip for her As Ever tea that critics claim looked “unhygienic.” The Instagram Story showed hot water being poured into a pink heart-shaped mug, but viewers fixated on what appeared to be stained white tile beneath it. Social media users piled on, joking about “bathroom floors” and “bacteria adding flavor.”

Meanwhile, Prince Harry is set to deliver a paid speech at the International Association of Privacy Professionals Global Summit 2026, where he will discuss digital responsibility and cybersecurity. According to reports, he will receive $50,000 — far below the reported $1 million per speech he...

Tensions flared on Capitol Hill as Representative Ted Lieu confronted Attorney General Pam Bondi over newly released Jeffrey Epstein–related files that include photographs of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. During a House Judiciary Committee hearing, Lieu argued that redactions in the images confirmed the presence of a trafficking victim and questioned why Andrew has not been prosecuted.
Bondi confirmed the victim’s face had been redacted under congressional law but pushed back when Lieu accused the Department of Justice of shutting down further investigation. Lieu responded that previous attorneys general had also “dropped the ball,” but said Bondi now has the power to...

Princess Ingrid Alexandra Instagram post to 800 followers: "I'm going crazy. When is enough?" Expert: "Family undoubtedly under pressure, but lot of it self-inflicted by her mother and half-brother." Crown Princess Mette-Marit apologizes to "especially the King and Queen"—"some content of messages does not represent person I want to be." Crown Prince Haakon: "I have to make sure to take care of the Crown Princess" who's "not allowed" to speak yet, "needs time to gather herself." Deep Crown: "Ingrid Alexandra posting would simply never happen here.

Mette-Marit's public apologies would also not happen. Norwegians believe transparency equals relatability. Wh...

William/Charles "icy at best and explosive at worst"—Charles finds William harder to deal with than Harry. William's documentary premiere absence was "a statement." William "furious" about Andrew not facing stronger action. Andrew email to Epstein: "Kate has agreed to deal in London. Wish I was still a pet in your family!" William/Kate issue first statement: "deeply concerned" about Epstein revelations, "thoughts focused on victims." Deep Crown's verdict: "William cannot publicly demand his father act. This falls entirely to the King. Charles must speak—the King himself, on camera, to the nation."

Charles issues "profound concern" stat...

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King Charles reportedly enlisted armed protection officers using telescopic sights to help him spot salmon while fly fishing in Ireland. Security officers positioned in trees allegedly identified fish through rifle lenses and relayed directions via earpiece as the King cast his line. Despite the high-tech assist, experts insist Charles remains an accomplished traditional angler.

Princess Anne, meanwhile, made her first ever personal appearance on social media, posting a direct-to-camera Instagram message congratulating Team GB’s Winter Olympians. The moment carried extra weight given Anne herself competed at the 1976 Montreal Games.

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Even Fox News is leaning into the glow-up, hailing Catherine, Princess of Wales as the “Sporty Spice Princess.”

During a visit to Wakefield Trinity Rugby League Club, Kate spoke about playing “loads of netball” at school and joked that she avoids roughhousing with Prince George at home. “George, now, if we play at home, I do not want to get tackled by George!” she laughed.

Royal commentators say her athletic streak continues to impress, from rugby drills and tennis to sailing, curling and field hockey. Broadcaster Helena Chard said she has “definitely earned her nickname,” while Hilary Fordwich...

King Charles the Third's sudden passing from complications related to his cancer treatment. William receives the life-changing phone call while at their Windsor home. The immediate succession and the weight of an unexpected crown.

The phone rings at seven fourteen in the morning, and everything changes forever. "Your Majesty"—two words that William has never heard addressed to him, spoken by his Private Secretary in a voice heavy with constitutional gravity.

The Crown awaits. And William must learn to be King while the whole world watches his first steps into a role that will define the re...

A former public relations executive has launched a blistering attack on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, calling them “problematic in different ways” and describing both as “delusional,” according to a NewsNation report. The unnamed source claimed Meghan avoided eye contact with staff and said Harry lacked basic life skills, alleging, “He is dumber than you could ever imagine.” A spokesperson for the Sussexes flatly denied the claims.

The criticism comes as Meghan’s As Ever brand faces online mockery over a bookmark product that critics say doesn’t grip properly, while RadarOnline reports tensions over a possible UK return later thi...

Fresh chatter suggests Meghan Markle could be facing a deeply uncomfortable memoir — this time from former best friend Jessica Mulroney.

According to claims attributed to gossip writer Rob Shuter and unnamed publishing insiders, Mulroney has allegedly been approached about a book deal worth up to $1 million. One source claims, “Jessica has absolutely nothing left to lose,” adding, “She saw everything. And she remembers all of it.” Mulroney was once firmly inside Meghan’s Toronto inner circle and closely involved in the 2018 royal wedding before their friendship collapsed after Mulroney’s 2020 public controversy.

Meanwhile, a chocolate promo video featurin...

The Epstein scandal is no longer confined to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson — Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are now being pulled into the blast radius.

Newly released emails suggest Epstein’s presence in the York family orbit was deeper than previously understood. Royal journalist Victoria Murphy calls the messages “really, really uncomfortable reading,” while author Andrew Lownie argues the sisters were not “five-year-old girls” and cannot be dismissed as bystanders.

Behind the scenes, sources say Andrew and Ferguson are drifting apart, with Fergie reportedly telling friends she needs money and may distance herself from her ex-husband a...

As the Epstein fallout intensifies around Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Meghan Markle is reportedly urging Prince Harry to stay silent and avoid being dragged into what one royal expert calls the biggest royal crisis since Princess Diana’s death. Duncan Larcombe says Meghan will be wary of “guilt by association” and likely telling Harry, “keep your head down, don’t get involved.”

Harry is said to be especially distressed for Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, two of the few royals who maintained ties with him. Meanwhile, Meghan is preparing a carefully curated Valentine’s Day publicity blitz for her As Ever brand, bu...

Princess Eugenie made her first public appearance since the latest Epstein document dump, popping up at a high end art fair in Doha with friend Caroline Daur, who posted a photo and wrote it had “been too long.” Back in Britain, Thames Valley Police confirmed it is reviewing a complaint from Republic and also assessing a separate allegation that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor assaulted a woman trafficked by Epstein at Royal Lodge, claims Andrew denies. New emails in the files suggest Epstein’s circle worried about what Sarah Ferguson’s longtime aide Johnny O’Sullivan might reveal, as Andrew Lownie warns that if charges...

Prince William got an awkward shout about “the Andrew and Epstein scandal” while visiting a girls’ football session in Saudi Arabia and, surprise, didn’t answer. The moment hit as King Charles made a rare public intervention back home, saying the Palace would assist police if an investigation is opened into allegations tied to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. While the headlines screamed monarchy crisis, William’s schedule churned out glossy optics anyway, including an esports stop where he admitted, “I have no idea what I’m doing,” before losing at Rocket League alongside Saudi royals. Sky’s Rhiannon Mills and ITV’s Chris Ship say the t...

Prince William launches a high-stakes visit to Saudi Arabia at the UK government’s request, holding private talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and positioning himself as a serious diplomatic asset. Back in Los Angeles, Meghan Markle steps out solo at a Hollywood gala amid fresh talk of diverging lives, while Harry stays home and focuses on Invictus and legal battles — underscoring the couple’s increasingly separate paths.

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King Charles is publicly challenged over Prince Andrew during a rail stop in northern England, while Prince William and Princess Kate issue their first statement on the Epstein revelations, saying they are “deeply concerned” and focused on victims. With William heading to Saudi Arabia, pressure mounts on the King to address the growing fallout as commentators warn silence is no longer sustainable.

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Tensions inside the monarchy are reportedly at a breaking point. Sources say King Charles and Prince William are barely speaking, with Andrew’s Epstein fallout driving a deeper wedge. Insiders claim William is furious that stronger action has not been taken against his uncle, while Charles favors containment over confrontation. The rift is now seen as more volatile than Charles’s long-running issues with Harry. At the same time, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie are said to feel unfairly dragged into their parents’ mess, with friends describing their frustration as a “never-ending” ordeal. As questions swirl about succession, regency scenarios, and Andrew’s s...

An unlikely critic weighs in on the Sussex saga. Nicki Minaj tells Prince Harry to “go home,” likening him to E.T. while saying she loves the Royal Family and wishes he had not aired its dirty laundry. Meanwhile, Meghan Markle is back in sales mode, surprising Harry with As Ever chocolate on Instagram and reviving a royal-era dress for a new promo that sparked fresh online mockery.  

Palace Intrigue is your daily royal family podcast, diving deep into the modern-day drama, power struggles, and scandals shaping the future of the monarchy.

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Marius Borg Høiby trial begins—38 charges, including 4 rape counts. Pleads not guilty to rape, admits drug offences including 3.5kg marijuana transport, restraining order violations. Arrested again Sunday before trial for new assault/knife threats—begins trial in custody. First victim testifies believes she was drugged at 2018 after-party in Høiby's parents' basement—"completely unconscious, doesn't even look like I'm breathing."

Videos found on his phone allegedly showing assault, later moved to hidden app. Høiby denies drugging anyone but acknowledges knowing about ketamine, could "probably have obtained" incapacitating drugs. Høiby breaks down crying on stand—"extreme need for rec...

New Epstein emails expose Andrew inviting him to "BP" for "dinner and lots of privacy"—introducing 26-year-old Russian women, Christmas Day family photo exchanges. Sarah's "shagging weekend" email about 19-year-old Eugenie leaves daughters "aghast." Photo surfaces of Andrew on all fours over woman lying on floor. Deep Crown on "institutional rot"—Epstein/Maxwell photographed at Sandringham, Ascot, Balmoral, attending Beatrice's 18th birthday: "Someone always knew. Machinery of monarchy protected Andrew's access to his proclivities." Second woman alleges Epstein sent her to Andrew at Royal Lodge, given Buckingham Palace tour. Andrew moved out "under cover of darkness" after Charles said "enough was...

There are sugeestions Sarah Ferguson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein may have been sexual, calling the web of connections around Andrew, Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell a “complicated psychosexual network.”

Newly released Department of Justice files deepen the damage, revealing cash transfers from Epstein to Ferguson, rent pleas, and emails describing him as a “legend” and a “pillar.”

Even more explosive, documents suggest Ferguson brought Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie to meet Epstein just days after his release from prison, with emails reading, “It will be myself, Beatrice and Eugenie. Are we having lunch?”

Old TV clips of Fergie...

A breather episode with the rest of the royal universe: Mike Tindall tells the “best decision” story that led to meeting Zara during the 2003 Rugby World Cup, including the admission they both “quite like getting smashed.”

Pippa Middleton and James Matthews hit a snag as renovation plans for their Grade Two listed estate face warnings about disturbing ancient archaeology.

Charles Spencer’s divorce from Karen is finalized, with Karen keeping the Countess Spencer title.

Also: Kate meets a cocker spaniel, Princess Anne keeps doing Princess Anne things, and the Winter Olympics roll on with royals spo...