Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince, has reportedly been arrested on his 66th birthday. Reports indicate that he was taken into custody by British police on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The news shook the monarchy, as this is the first time in 400 years that a British royal has been arrested.
The former Duke of York had already been stripped of his royal titles byKing Charlesand asked to leave Royal Lodge. The reported arrest comes as a shock to the British monarchy. Meanwhile, a journalist noted that everyone is aware this is a high-profile case, and arresting Andrew on his birthday seems like a "PR move" by the police force.
Journalist calls Ex-Prince Andrew's arrest on his birthday a 'PR move' by police
Controversies don't seem to end anytime soon forAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Last year, he was stripped of his royal title of Duke of York byKing Charlesamid ongoing controversies. He was also ordered to vacate Royal Lodge along with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson.
In a latest turn of events,TalkTVreports that the ex-Prince was reportedly arrested on his 66th birthday at Wood Farm by Thames Valley Police. The arrest was reportedly made on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
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Journalist Julia Hartley-Brewer spoke with Henry Hill, Deputy Editor of Conservative Home. He alleged that the timing of the arrest seems to be a "PR move" by the police.
Hartley-Brewer described the situation as an "ongoing story" and called it an "extraordinary development" in Andrew's saga. Hill added that it could be "difficult for the police in high-profile cases" like this one.
This is especially because "multiple police forces" have been involved, says Hill. He alleged that apparently nine forces are active in this case. The journalist noted that the police chose to "sweep in" on his birthday, which appears to be a "PR move," particularly in relation to the reported arrest.
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