Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor latest: MP calls for treason probe as Royal Lodge searches continue

Independent Editor-in-chief Geordie Grieg said the King’s visit to the US would also highlight “how justice is viewed in the UK, not America”.

Speaking to the BBC’s Laura Kuennsberg on her Sunday morning programme, he said: “I think the King going there will highlight once again the question: Why is justice being served in the UK and not in the US?”

King Charles’ upcoming US tour is an “opportunity” for the monarch to distance himself from his disgraced brother. Independent‘s editor-in-chief said.

Speaking to the BBC’s Laura Kuennsberg, Geordie Grieg said: “I think the American tour that Charles and I are about to go on is an opportunity for the royal family to shine.

“We will see the comparison between the mediocrity and bovine nature of Prince Andrew and the dignity, confidence and diplomatic skills that Charles brings.”

Political correspondent for The Independent Millie Cooke reports:

A Cabinet minister did not rule out launching a judge-led investigation after Andrew-Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, but said it would be “premature” to do anything during the police investigation.

Asked whether the government would consider the move, the education secretary told Sky News: “We will look at any sensible proposals that come forward.

“But right now it’s early because the police are doing their job.

“They need to have the time and space to do that, as the King has said, no one is above the law and it is right that the police go wherever the evidence takes them, so that should be the focus at the moment.”

Political correspondent for The Independent Millie Cooke reports:

The government will not introduce legislation to disinherit Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor until the criminal case is concluded, the education minister has said.

Asked for a timeline for when we might see legislation, Bridget Phillipson told Sky News: “We’re not ruling out anything in relation to this matter, but obviously there’s a live police investigation going on.

“So until the police have done their job, no matter where the investigation goes, no matter where the evidence takes them, we will take no further action.”

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over allegations he leaked confidential documents to pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein and was released under investigation.

Aylesham was held in custody for 11 hours for police questioning before he was photographed cowering in the back of a Range Rover as he was driven from a police station in Norfolk.

So what does this mean for the old prince and what could happen next?

The Independent’s Holly Evans reports:

Police continue to search Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s former Royal Lodge home in Windsor following his arrest on Thursday.

Here are the important developments from the weekend:

• A group of influential MPs is expected to meet on Tuesday to discuss launching an investigation into Mr Mountbatten-Windsor’s role as UK trade envoy once the police investigation ends

• The palace said it was a “parliamentary matter” and claimed it would not stand in the way of any parliamentary move to remove the former prince from the line of succession

• Former cabinet minister Tom Tugendhat called for a treason investigation into Mr Mountbatten-Windsor and Lord Peter Mandelson following allegations they passed sensitive government information to Epstein

• Gordon Brown has reportedly called for an investigation into whether Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor used RAF jets to meet disgraced financier and child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

• The Princess of Wales was seen in public for the first time since Mr Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest, attending a rugby match at Twickenham.

• The Metropolitan Police has urged the former prince’s bodyguard officers and staff to come forward if they have information, as the former head of the royal guard said it was ‘inconceivable’ his guards did not see anything.

A former cabinet minister has reportedly called on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Lord Peter Mandelson to face treason investigations over allegations they passed secret government information to Jeffrey Epstein.

To talk Sun on SundayConservative MP Tom Tugendhat said: “This incident raises pressing questions about foreign influence and national security. What did the Palace know? What did ministers know? What else is being hidden?”

“This goes beyond what a court might consider reasonable. Parliament must consider what this means for the country. If the worst is proven, will we have to reconsider the treason laws written 700 years ago?”

Lord Mandelson was sacked as ambassador to Washington in September 2025 after his friendship with Epstein was revealed. But in the latest installment of the Epstein files, emails suggest he passed sensitive government information to the pedophile financier.

Mr Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in a public office over allegations he passed sensitive information to Mr Epstein during his role as UK trade envoy.

Police searches at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home will enter their fourth day following the former prince’s arrest.

Mr Mountbatten-Windsor, who was released under investigation on Thursday evening, is believed to be based at Wood Farm.

In the book, All the President’s Men“The key was secret campaign money, and it all had to be tracked,” author Bob Woodward tells Senator Sam Ervin.

When it came to the next film, about Woodward and his colleague Carl Bernstein’s investigation into the Watergate break-in and the downfall of Richard Nixon, screenwriter William Goldman exercised creative license. “Deep Throat” informs Woodward and tells him to “follow the money.”

Chris Blackhurst reports: