Ex-Prince Andrew Mountbatten Arrested Amid Epstein Scandal Investigation

February 19, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Ex-Prince Andrew Mountbatten Arrested Amid Epstein Scandal Investigation

UK Prime Minister Urges Ex-Prince Andrew to Cooperate in Probe into Epstein Files

London, UK - The UK government has issued a statement urging former British Prince Andrew to cooperate with an ongoing investigation into the Epstein files. The probe is focused on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, who was convicted of sex crimes.

Last year, Prince Andrew’s title as Duke of York was revoked due to his association with Epstein. The decision was made by Queen Elizabeth II following a thorough review of the prince’s actions and relationships.

In a recent statement, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called on Prince Andrew to provide any relevant information or documents related to his interactions with Epstein. This request is part of an effort to shed light on the circumstances surrounding Epstein’s death in prison in 2019.

The investigation into Epstein’s files is being led by law enforcement agencies and is expected to involve a thorough review of the financier’s business dealings, personal relationships, and any potential connections to other individuals or organizations.

Prince Andrew has been at the center of controversy over his friendship with Epstein, who was convicted of soliciting prostitution from minors. The prince has maintained that he did not know about Epstein’s illicit activities until after the financier had already been arrested.

The UK government is seeking cooperation from Prince Andrew in order to ensure a thorough and transparent investigation into the Epstein files.

Source: Al Jazeera