Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Released Under Investigation

The former prince has been allowed to return to his home at Royal Lodge after a day of intense questioning by the Metropolitan Police. Detectives are currently looking into allegations of misconduct in public office, a serious charge that has sent shockwaves through the country. While he hasn't been formally charged with a crime yet, the "released under investigation" status means the police are still actively digging into his files and past communications.

The investigation appears to be centered on his long-standing and controversial relationship with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. Sources suggest that new evidence may have come to light regarding the sharing of sensitive or confidential information during the time the prince served as a UK trade envoy. This role gave him access to high-level government briefings, and the police are trying to determine if any of that access was ever compromised or misused.

Officers spent several hours yesterday searching the Royal Lodge, carrying out boxes of documents and electronic devices for forensic analysis. The scale of the search suggests that this isn't just a routine follow-up, but a deep dive into years of records. Forensic teams are expected to remain on-site for at least another forty-eight hours to ensure they haven't missed any digital footprints or physical logs.

Public reaction has been a mix of shock and a feeling that this was a long time coming. Outside the gates of Windsor, crowds have gathered to watch the police activity, with many people expressing that no one should be above the law, regardless of their title. The legal team for the former prince has maintained his innocence, stating that he is cooperating fully and expects to be cleared of all allegations once the facts are reviewed.