Newspaper Round Up: 20th of February 2026

Daily Telegraph Front Page 20th of February 2026

A former senior royal was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to his time as a UK trade envoy, a modern first. He was questioned for hours before being released under investigation. The King expressed full support for the authorities, saying the law must take its course.

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Times Front Page 20th of February 2026

A senior royal was arrested and questioned on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to historic allegations and leaked documents. Officers searched properties. The King said the law must take its course, backing due process in the first such arrest in 350 years.

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Daily Mail Front Page 20th of February 2026

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested at Sandringham on suspicion of misconduct in public office, held for 11 hours and released under investigation. The development deepens the monarchy’s crisis and increases pressure on the King over titles, duties and accountability.

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i Front Page 20th of February 2026

Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office after a morning police raid, then released under investigation. The King said the law must take its course. Relatives of the late Virginia Giuffre welcomed the move. Andrew denies wrongdoing.

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Daily Express Front Page 20th of February 2026

A senior royal was arrested on his 66th birthday after being detained for questioning. The monarch voiced deepest concern but insisted due process must prevail, saying the law should take its course. The individual later left a police station as inquiries continue.

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Guardian Front Page 20th of February 2026

The monarch said the law “must take its course” after a senior royal was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, questioned, and released under investigation. Officers are searching several properties. The palace signalled cooperation with the inquiry.

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Metro Front Page 20th of February 2026

The King said the law must take its course after Andrew was arrested at his Norfolk home and questioned on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following newly surfaced emails linked to Jeffrey Epstein. He denies wrongdoing and was later released while the inquiry continues.

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