London, Feb 19 (.) Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the second son of the late Queen Elizabeth and brother to King Charles, has been arrested by UK police on suspicion of misconduct while holding public office, amid ongoing investigations linked to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Police arrived at Mountbatten-Windsor’s residence at Sandringham, the Norfolk estate of King Charles, early Thursday morning.

Authorities stated they were conducting searches at locations in Norfolk and Berkshire, where the former prince had lived before departing his Windsor home earlier this month, according to sources.

Thames Valley Police are reportedly examining allegations that the former British prince and trade envoy, received women trafficked to the UK by Epstein.

Mountbatten-Windsor has denied all allegations, maintaining that he never saw or suspected any of the conduct for which Epstein was accused. He has not publicly commented on the recent claims of misconduct in public office.

The local media reported that police arrived with six unmarked vehicles and several officers in plain clothes.

Documents suggest the alleged misconduct dates back to his tenure as a trade envoy, though Mountbatten-Windsor has said he regrets his past friendship with Epstein. Thames Valley Police continue to investigate the claims.

No charges have yet been formally filed, and police have not released further details on the ongoing investigation.

Notably, at least seven British police forces had said they were looking into or assisting with inquiries following the disclosures within the Epstein files released by the US Department of Justice.

These are London’s Metropolitan Police, Thames Valley Police, Norfolk Constabulary, Essex Police, Bedfordshire Police, West Midlands Police and Wiltshire Police. . . JRC