Andrew Reportedly ‘Furious’ When ‘Woken Up by Officers’ For Arrest—He Had a ‘Do You Know Who I Am?’ Tone
A lot of people didn’t think we’d get where we are today, with the former Prince Andrew arrested. Even as he was stripped of his titles and evicted from his home at Royal Lodge, there was the expectation that he would just move to Sandringham and stay out of sight, out of mind. It has been centuries since a member of the royal family has been arrested, after all.
But Andrew’s actions have apparently caught up to him, and with his home and former home being raided as well, there’s a chance that even more stuff could come up against Andrew. Some reports indicate even his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, could end up in jail too.
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How did Andrew react to all of this? According to Rob Shuter, not well. “He was woken up by officers. He genuinely couldn’t process that this was happening to him,” one source told the gossip journalist.
But then came anger. “He wasn’t upset. He was furious,” the insider said. “There was absolutely a ‘Do you know who I am?’ tone.”
“It was arrogance, not panic,” the source claimed. “He seemed more insulted than afraid.”
The arrest happened early in the morning of February 19, and reportedly, King Charles was not given a heads-up about it. The specific charges against him have not been announced, only that he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Reports on the Epstein files show that Andrew was alleged to have shared confidential documents with Epstein in 2010. At the time, he was working as a trade envoy on behalf of the UK government.
Reportedly, Andrew forwarded reports of his visits to Singapore, Hong Kong, and Vietnam to Epstein, as well as confidential details of investment opportunities.
Following the arrest, King Charles released a statement that said, “I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office. What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities.”
He added, “In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation. Let me state clearly: the law must take its course. As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all.”
Both King Charles and Queen Camilla continued with their planned public engagements after news of the arrest was announced. Reports also indicated Prince William and Kate Middleton were fully supportive of the King’s statement. Meanwhile, Prince Harry’s team said they would not be issuing a statement at this time.
Andrew’s two daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, have yet to publicly comment on their father’s arrest. Meanwhile, Andrew’s ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, who also prominently features in the Epstein files and who had a personal relationship with the convicted sex offender, has not been seen in public in months.
