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Britain’s Royal Family Member Andrew arrested in Epstein Scandal (Timeline)

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of the British Royal family was taken into custody on Thursday, his 66th birthday, on suspicion of misconduct in public office as part of an investigation connected to his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Investigators have not filed any charges, and Andrew has consistently rejected allegations of wrongdoing. He is believed to be the first senior member of Britain’s modern royal family to face police detention.

Born in 1960, Andrew is the second son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. His older brother, King Charles III, was next in line to the throne at the time.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on his 66th birthday, February 19, 2026 / x.com

Andrew followed a conventional royal trajectory, entering military service and later assuming ceremonial military roles and public responsibilities. Those honours were later withdrawn as his association with Epstein drew intense scrutiny. Although he remains a prince by birth, the prolonged scandal brought an abrupt end to his public-facing royal role, the result of sustained controversy and legal pressure over several years.

The current inquiry follows the release of new documents tied to Epstein that reportedly suggest Andrew may have shared official government information with him during his tenure as a UK trade envoy. Authorities have not brought formal charges, and Andrew has maintained that he engaged in no improper conduct in connection with Epstein. Here’s the time line:

Timeline: Britain’s Prince Andrew and the Epstein scandal

The following timeline outlines key events involving Prince Andrew and his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which led to his withdrawal from royal duties, loss of titles and his arrest on Thursday.

Feb. 19, 1960 – Andrew is born, the second son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. His elder brother, King Charles III, is heir to the throne.

March 2001 – Andrew is photographed in London with Virginia Giuffre, then known as Virginia Roberts, and Ghislaine Maxwell. The image attracts little attention at the time but later becomes central to allegations against him.

December 2010 – Andrew is photographed walking with Epstein in New York’s Central Park shortly after Epstein’s release from prison following a sexual offence conviction, sparking public criticism in Britain.

2011 – The Daily Mail publishes an interview with Giuffre alongside the 2001 photograph, bringing allegations involving Andrew into mainstream public debate.

January 2015 – Allegations that Andrew had sex with a minor emerge in a U.S. civil lawsuit connected to Epstein. Andrew denies wrongdoing.

July 2019 – Epstein is arrested on federal sex trafficking charges.

Aug. 2019 – Epstein is found dead in his jail cell while awaiting trial, intensifying scrutiny of his high-profile associates, including Andrew.

Nov. 2019 – Andrew gives a television interview to the BBC denying allegations, questioning the authenticity of the 2001 photograph and saying he cut ties with Epstein in 2010. The interview is widely criticised.

Nov. 2019 – Days later, Andrew announces he will step back from public duties “for the foreseeable future,” citing disruption caused by his Epstein association.

Sept. 2021 – Giuffre files a civil sexual assault lawsuit against Andrew in the United States. Andrew denies the claims.

Jan. 2022 – A U.S. judge rejects Andrew’s attempt to dismiss the lawsuit. Soon after, he is stripped of honorary military titles and royal patronages.

Feb. 2022 – Andrew agrees to pay Giuffre millions of dollars to settle the civil sexual assault lawsuit, without admitting liability.

2024 – Reports say Andrew must personally fund the upkeep of his residence at Royal Lodge if he wishes to remain there.

2025 – Court documents and reported emails linked to Epstein, including one stating “we’re in this together,” renew scrutiny of Andrew’s past association.

April 2025 – Giuffre dies. Her family describes her as a “fierce warrior in the fight against sexual abuse and sex trafficking.”

2025 – Buckingham Palace says Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in official contexts, reflecting his diminished royal role.

Feb. 19, 2026 – Andrew is arrested on his 66th birthday on suspicion of misconduct in public office as part of an investigation linked to Epstein. He has not been charged with any offence and has consistently denied wrongdoing.