Prince Andrew’s birthday arrest roils the royal family

Former Prince Andrew was arrested in London on suspicion of misconduct in public office—on his 66th birthday—and later released, a landmark event described as the first royal arrest in more than 300 years; the probe centers on alleged sharing of confidential trade information with Jeffrey Epstein and has sparked swift royal statements, heightened scrutiny of the monarchy, and widespread media and political commentary as Epstein documents continue to surface.