Disgraced ex-Prince Andrew was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office for allegedly forwarding confidential trade documents to pedophile pal Jeffrey Epstein.
At least six unmarked police cars and around eight plainclothes officers swooped onto the king’s brother’s Sandringham Estate in eastern England early Thursday — Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s 66th birthday.
Andrew — who is still eighth in line for the throne — faces a maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted.
Trade envoys must keep details about their trips confidential — even when they are no longer in the post — under the Official Secrets Act.
King Charles III expressed his “deepest concern” at the arrest, while vowing his “full and wholehearted support” for investigators.
“Let me state clearly: the law must take its course,” the king said, with heir to the throne Prince William and wife and Kate Middleton saying they supported the statement.
