Explainer-What charge might King Charles' brother face after his arrest?

British newspapers, featuring coverage of the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, younger brother of Britain's King Charles, on suspicion of misconduct in public office, sit on display in a newsagent in London, Britain, February 20, 2026. REUTERS/Jack Taylor

LONDON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - King Charles' younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was ⁠arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office this week, over allegations that he sent confidential British government documents to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Thames ⁠Valley Police, whose detectives questioned the former prince all day on Thursday, have said they are looking into allegations that Mountbatten-Windsor had passed documents ‌to the late convicted U.S. sex offender while working as a trade envoy.