Former Prince Andrew Arrested in February During Police Investigation

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested by British police on February 19 on suspicion of misconduct in public life. The arrest occurred on his 66th birthday and relates to his former role as United Kingdom trade envoy. He currently resides at Marsh Farm, part of King Charles' Sandringham estate, after being stripped of his royal titles and evicted from his previous residence.

Ongoing police investigations could lead to a criminal trial.

Lownie describes the former prince's present situation as bleak and empty. Lownie states that Andrew spends much of his time playing video games late into the night, including war games involving helicopters. Lownie notes that gaming now ranks above work, health, and hygiene in Andrew's daily priorities.

The biographer says this routine stands in contrast to Andrew's earlier years of high-profile events and travel.

Lownie's updated book details new accounts of alleged inappropriate behavior toward women. One incident described involves a British Airways employee in 2004, witnessed by police officer John Longmuir. Longmuir told Lownie that Andrew pulled the woman toward him, spun her around, and pressed his groin against her back.

Longmuir described the actions as a possible sexual assault but said no further action was taken at the time. The book also recounts an earlier incident at Sandringham approximately 20 years ago in which Andrew allegedly kicked his dog after it took food from a guest.

Prince Philip reportedly told the guest that Andrew needed occasional scolding.

21 the British government released documents relating to Andrew's appointment as trade envoy, a position he held from 2001 to 2011. The documents indicate the appointment followed the Queen's wish. Andrew has said he regrets his friendship with the late financier and has denied allegations against him.

In 2022 he reached an out-of-court settlement with Virginia Roberts Giuffre. King Charles stated that the law must take its course. The Palace no longer represents Andrew and declined to comment on Lownie's book.