The ex was released after his The former prince was seen leaving the police station where he was held for 12 hours earlier.
His vehicle drove past reporters waiting outside, with cameras capturing him trying to lie down in the back seat. With his hands folded in front of him and his gaze directed outwards, he tries to remain as little visible as possible to the photographers.
The bright light of the flashes is reflected in his face, creating a stark, almost undressing image, in stark contrast to the usual public presence of members of the royal family.
His face remains tight and introverted, with no obvious signs of panic, but evidence of intense stress.
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“The investigation continues”
According to the police report: “Thames Valley Police can provide information in relation to an investigation into the offense of misconduct in public office.
On Thursday we proceeded to arrest a man in his 60s from Norfolk on suspicion of breach of duty in public office.
The arrested person has now been released, while the investigation continues.
We can also confirm that inquiries in Norfolk have been completed.”
According to information broadcast by the BBC, police investigations in Berkshire are still ongoing.
The date of the arrest
According to information, at about 08:00 in the morning, , where Andrew temporarily resided.
The arrest was made without public statements at the time, but the fact that it took place in one of the most symbolic royal grounds lent special weight to the case early on.
At 09:54, it was the first television network to confirm that Andrew had been arrested on suspicion of abuse of public office, allegedly linked to his actions during his role as a trade envoy.
A few minutes later, the news was broadcast on all platforms, causing a political and institutional earthquake.
An official announcement from Thames Valley Police soon followed, confirming that a man aged in his 60s is in custody and that addresses in Norfolk and Berkshire are being searched.
Among them, and the Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park, Andrew’s former residence.
In the next few minutes, uniformed police began guarding the gates while searches continued inside the royal estate.
A van carrying members of the police stands next to a gate outside the Royal Lodge, a property located in the grounds surrounding Windsor Castle.
Sources with knowledge of the process point out that, in cases of this type, the initial arrest usually takes a few hours.
