Royal Family could have ‘set up war room’ after arrest | Royal | News

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been mired in scandal for more than a decade and the Royal Family appears to be meeting to address the latest developments, according to a royal expert.

Speaking exclusively to former royal photographer Ian Pelham Turner, Turner shared his analysis of Andrew’s arrest on Thursday morning, explaining that the Royal Family did not receive any advance notice: mirror reports.

Pelham Turner explained: “No members of the Royal Family, including King Charles and Prince William, were notified in advance that the arrest would take place.

Pelham Turner commented: “I’m sure nerves will be tense behind the scenes with the Royal Family worried about what explosive details might be revealed.” “I think there may have been a war room set up at Windsor where current and former royal advisors were brought in for advice.”

The royal expert said both Charles and William denied “any predetermined involvement” in how the arrest occurred, Mirror US reported.

Pelham Turner noted that although it was extremely humiliating for Andrew, it was seen as “the Royal Family showing off their iron fist in a velvet glove.” Following his arrest, Charles issued a statement distancing himself from the disgraced royal and confirming he had the support of the police.

Andrew’s arrest resonated around the world. Charles said: “It is with deep concern that I learn of the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and the suspicion of misconduct in public office.”

He added: “What will now come next will be the full, fair and appropriate process whereby this matter will be investigated appropriately and by the relevant authorities.”

Charles promised “full and wholehearted support and cooperation”.

“This is the biggest crisis facing Buckingham Place and the Royal Family,” Pelham Turner said. “While giving interviews outside Buckingham Palace, the King was swiftly attacked by the global media and the trailblazers led the way,” he noted.

“This is a major blow to the monarchy, which was overthrown by the anti-monarchist Republican group that insisted the police investigate the matter.”

According to Pelham Turner, Andrew earned the nickname “the loudmouth” given to him by police protection officers; This could lead the Royal Family to worry that he could “reveal secrets about the Firm in a bid to mitigate possible penalties if he appears in court”.

Dr Tom Frost told People magazine about Andrew’s arrest: “Being arrested allows law enforcement to question him discreetly, meaning he will be advised of his legal rights, and also allows them to search his properties for evidence relevant to the investigation.”

Andrew was released from custody Andrew was detained on suspicion of misconduct during his time as UK trade envoy between 2001 and 2011 and has since been released from police custody.

In an update published at 7.31pm, police said: “Thames Valley Police can provide an update in relation to an investigation into the offense of misconduct in public office. “On Thursday (19/2) we arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

“The arrested man has been released pending investigation. We can also confirm that our searches in Norfolk have now concluded.”

The force confirmed searches at Berkshire were ongoing and would have no further comment at this stage.

Buckingham Palace has been contacted by The Mirror for comment.