politics
February 17, 2026
UK royals not ‘above the law’
“Nobody is above the law,” the UK’s chief prosecutor has warned as police investigate former Prince Andrew over links to Jeffrey Epstein
TL;DR
- Britain's top prosecutor affirmed that no one, including members of the royal family, is above the law.
- Police are investigating Prince Andrew for misconduct in public office related to allegations of leaking information to Jeffrey Epstein.
- The investigation examines claims that Andrew shared confidential information about the Royal Bank of Scotland and UK-China trade.
- Evidence includes emails suggesting Epstein received intelligence from Andrew and other public figures.
- Prince Andrew has faced increased scrutiny following his removal from Royal Lodge and ongoing police assessments of sexual misconduct allegations.
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