Before January 30, when the more than 3.5 million files from the Epstein caseIt was believed – and it was no small thing – that Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's connection with the pedophile It was all about parties and sex orgies exploiting and raping women—in some cases minors—according to the victims themselves, who had been recruited by the financier's former partner, Ghislaine Maxwell.

The impact of the arrest of former Prince Andreu The actions of Andrew—who was Queen Elizabeth II's favorite son—represent a deep crack in the very foundations of the British monarchy. This is because it calls into question the premise of its supposed moral exemplarity and transparency to the public. One more detail, however, is crucial to supporting this assertion: the strategy of distancing this black sheep of the family from the Crown has been extremely slow and calculated. It has always been in response to the events and accusations that began to surface about Andrew as early as 2010 and 2011. Buckingham Palace, first under Elizabeth II and now with Charles III as head of the family, has always acted reactively, not proactively. All of this allows us to legitimately think that a member of the royal family has ultimately been condemned to ostracism not because the monarchy acted out of ethical conviction, but out of an instinct for survival in the face of public pressure.

Nearly twelve hours after being arrested Thursday morning, former Prince Andrew of England – officially Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after being stripped of his title last October – has been released from Norfolk police. Andrew was questioned about alleged misconduct in public office for leaking confidential British government information to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a statement released shortly after 7:30 p.m. local time, Thames Valley Police reported that Mountbatten-Windsor remains under investigation. At this time, no formal charges have been filed against the brother of King Charles III. The criminal proceedings are ongoing as officers analyze evidence gathered during various searches conducted throughout the day. Police are now tasked with reviewing seized documents, obtaining further evidence if necessary, taking additional statements, and examining all available material before determining whether there is sufficient basis for charges. At this stage, investigators can also seek advice from the Crown Prosecution Service, the institution ultimately responsible for deciding whether criminal charges should be filed. The final decision could take weeks or even months, depending on the complexity of the case and the volume of material to be examined.