King Charles deeply concerned over brother's arrest but says 'law must take its course'

Britain's King Charles said on Thursday it was with "deepest concern" he had learnt about the arrest of his younger brother, former Prince Andrew, adding that the law must take its course.

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19 February 2026 at 12:20:44

King Charles deeply concerned over brother's arrest but says 'law must take its course'

Britain's King Charles visits Turquoise Mountain's 20th anniversary exhibition at the The Garrison Chapel in Chelsea Barracks, London, Britain. Picture date: Wednesday February 11, 2026.

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LONDON - Britain's King Charles said on Thursday it was with "deepest concern" he had learnt about the arrest of his younger brother, former Prince Andrew, adding that the law must take its course.

"I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office," Charles said in a statement.

"What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities ... Let me state clearly: the law must take its course."

-Reporting by Michael Holden and Sam Tabahriti; writing by Muvija M; editing by James Davey/Reuters