Prince Andrew Arrested, Released in Epstein Probe; Royal Title Stripped

• Prince Andrew was arrested and held for hours by British police on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
• This marks the first time in nearly four centuries a senior British royal was placed under arrest, highlighting eroding deference to the monarchy.
• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was released from UK police custody but remains under active investigation.
• His association with Jeffrey Epstein began in 1999, and he was photographed visiting Epstein in 2010 after Epstein's conviction, drawing criticism.
• Prince Andrew was stripped of his royal status due to reputational damage, continued association with Epstein, a civil lawsuit settlement, and a collapse of public trust.