Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office as King says 'law must take its course' - live updates
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It comes after Thames Valley Police said they were assessing a complaint over the alleged sharing of confidential material by the former prince with Jeffrey Epstein.

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Police say King Charles’s brother is in custody and officers are carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk - read the police statement in full

  • Brummbaer@pawb.socialEnglish
    2·
    9 hours ago

    Makes sense in a way, but still weird giving royal families any public office because they are royal.

    • BeardedGingerWonder@feddit.ukEnglish
      1·
      3 hours ago

      Kind of a half decent use for them if you think about it, they’re probably quite good on etiquette and come with a certain cachet regardless of what we may think.

    • greygore@lemmy.worldEnglish
      61·
      7 hours ago

      Think of the royals like vestigial organs - they still exist and do something, but your body won’t really miss them if they’re removed.