King Charles of Great Britain declared that he learned with concern about the arrest of his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

King Charles of Great Britain reacted with "deep concern" to the news of the arrest of his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, accused of inappropriate conduct in the exercise of a public function. According to his statement, the king emphasized that "the law must take its course" and assured the royal family's support for the competent authorities in investigating the case.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested by British police at his residence in Sandringham, on the day he turns 66, thus becoming the most significant member of the royal family to be arrested in modern history. The arrest took place in the context of allegations that he had transmitted documents to former sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew can be held for up to 96 hours without special treatment, and will await detention until the police interrogation.